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Loop and Bead Clasp Tutorial

by Filed Under: Finishing Techniques, HOW TO, Knotting Techniques

This loop and bead clasp tutorial is an easy way to give your jewelry piece a customized, unique and matching finish.  This technique is especially ideal if you have used decorative knotting in your piece.

You can refer to the basic how to tie the reef knot or the beaded jewelry with square knots for a refresher on knotting techniques for jewelry making.

 

How to Make Your Own Loop and Bead Clasp for a Unique Finish

 

Customized loop and bead clasp

Customized loop and bead clasp

 

This Loop and Bead Clasp tutorial comes in two parts: the Bead Clasp at one end, and the Loop at the other end.
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Beaded Jewelry with Square Knots

by Filed Under: Beading Tips Techniques, HOW TO, Knotting Techniques

Fun tutorial on how to easily use reef or square knots in a simple beaded jewelry piece.  Follow along and have fun.

If you need to, have a quick refresher on how to tie a square knot (aka reef knot). You will get the hang of it very easily and then everything that follows here will be so much easier as well.

Desired Finished Beaded Jewelry with Band of Reef Knots

Beaded Jewelry Reef Knot Strand

Reef Knot Beaded Jewelry

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Square Knot – How To Tutorial

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Square Knot or Reef Knot

Reef or Squre Knot

A square knot is also commonly known as a reef knot.  Knowing how to tie a reef knot comes in really handy for jewelry making and related crafty business!  Both for its functionality and for its decorative appeal.

The square or reef knot is a very simple knot to learn. It adds charm and decorative appeal and is commonly used in macrame and creating artistic pieces of jewelry.
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