How to Knot Stretch Cord

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How to Knot Stretch Cord

by Anonymous

Step 1 Tie the Cord Ends Taunt

Step 2 Tie an Overhand Knot (Just Repeat Step 1)

Step 3 Bring One Cord End Through the Loop Again

Step 4 Tighten the Stretch Cord Ends toTie a Knot

How do I tie off the elastic cord (or how do I knot stretch cord) when making a stretch bracelet?

I have never done this before.

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How to Knot Stretch Cord

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Knotting Strech Cord for Making Stretch Bracelets
by: Wanda

Note:
In the pictures above I used regular elastic cord so that the cord would show up in the pictures.

Stretch bracelets are usually made with a product called stretch cord (Stretch Magic® is one brand). You can also use Gossamer Floss. These are thin clear elastic like cords that are stronger than regular elastic.

How You Knot Stretch Cord to Make a Stretch Bracelet

1. After stringing your beads, tie the two ends of the stretch cord together. (This is the same as the first step of tying your shoes.)

Pull the stretch cord taunt.

2. Repeat Step 1 as if tying an overhand knot.

3. Now loop one of the cord ends through the loop of the overhand knot again. You could even loop one end through the loop again for a third pass. You are tying what's called a surgeon's knot.

4. Pull the ends of the stretch cord to tighten the knots. The stretch cord loops should slide smoothly through the knot to close tightly.

5. Now dab a little Hypo Cement® glue onto the knot for a secure hold.

Making stretch bracelets is an easy jewelry making project.

Enjoy your new stretch bracelet made with stretch cord!

What Would I Do With No Glue?
by: Mayumi

Thank you! But say I don't have any glue and can't get any at the moment, what would i do to keep the knot secure and make it less likely to come undone?

Would I tie one or two overhand knots?

No Glue Necessary
by: Wanda

Mayumi,

When knotting stretch cord as indicated in the instructions above, glue is not absolutely necessary but an extra precaution.

Some stretch cord is very slippery and the knot may come undone over time. The glue helps to prevent this.

And, yes, you are essentially tying two overhand knots with an extra step if you loop the cord through a third time on the second 'overhand knot' (Step 3).

Wanda
making-beaded-jewelry.com

Making Sure I Have Enough Beads
by: new beader

After I design my bracelet using stretch string and I tie it off, there is always a gap left. How do I prevent this from happening?

How to Handle Gaps In Stretch Bracelets
by: Wanda

Try pulling the stretch cord taunt (enough so that the beads on each end at least meet, then put the stretch cord a little tighter) to take up any slack in it before tying the knot. When you tie the knot try not to allow the stretch cord to slip and loosen.

Once the stretch cord is tied, the bracelet opening may be smaller than your normal sized bracelet. You should have to stretch it a little to get it over your wrist.

Wanda
making-beaded-jewelry.com

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