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Originally Posted by richipat  I am having the hardest time.  I will get about 10 inches completed with nice perfect little knots, then all of a sudden-- a tangle happens -- while I am trying to pass the whole string through. Somehow I just can't managed an almost full string.
Once it tangles, I seem to lose all control and have to start all over again.
All of the videos show the first two or three pearls being knotted. what I don't see is how to handle the fuller sting with the clasp on the end.
Anyone have any suggestions? What do you do? |
Hi richipat,
when I started to string, I stood so that the pearls could hang and that way the silk or whatever stringing material you use is not likely to tangle at all! That is most usefull if you have a necklace of a length over 16 inches. Once you have practiced you can sit down again, while doing the job, I used to listen to a radio programme or watched TV (mostly listening) so I could watch my thread as well. Just make certain that the thread lies secure on your fingers, if it - heaven forbid - slids off, then you have a tough knot in the wrong place - otherwise standing is great for always having the thread perfectly even stretched (I mean BOTH THREADS).
Good luck and let us know, if it works out that way.
