[pearl-man]

Originally Posted by purepearls

Here is the tweezer method: http://beadwork.about.com/cs/beadsho...etweenbead.htm

In this description, tweezers are being used to help make the knots which makes the task more tedious.

TRY A HIGH QUALITY DARNING NEEDLE. Use it only for knotting and not glue. You can buy these at most stores selling sewing supplies. For better grippage attach a pearl to the end.
pearl-man

[knotty panda]

That's an especially useful tip if you are a firm believer in keeping your thread straight while knotting. Personally I have found darning needles too fat and the knots aren't close or tight enough for my taste. If I use a tool to guide the knot into place, I'll use a straight pin, but that's just me.

[pearl-man]

Originally Posted by Mikeyy

So when we organize this contest we will have to judge speed and quality? I think what pearl man is saying is. "Sure your fast, But are you good?" Man if that isn't a challange I don't know what one is. I don't know if I'd stand for it.

Keep in mind that my knotting skills would likely leave me dead on the floor strangled in my own thread. But I don't have to be a boxer to enjoy a good fight.

In the immortal words of Mills Lane "Lets get it on"

Who is going to judge? I just finished a 21" 17mm and a 20" 14mm and a 17" 12mm knotted 1 bead at a time because the knots continued on slipping. It needed sliding up tight so the heavy pearls were less likely to stretch the thread....

It would be quite a mass online video of us knotting all at the same time?????

N aka pearlman

[pearl-man]

Originally Posted by Caitlin

Hi
Those are ball and socket clasps. No magnet. Though Bella's Findings carries a magnetic clasp that slides open like a some of those new cell phones or a drawer. They are easy to use- I can do my own bracelet, but they are only available in SS too
Ball and socket style locking clasp 20x6mm

LINK It looks like a little trailer ball hitch; just insert and snap it locked. Easy to use, hard to lose.
Details




SKU 52200202
Weight 0.01 lbs
Price: $5.90

I have never seen these ball and socket...interesting...
In 14k or 18k the choices are limited...
I am on mission to investigate this clasp braclet stuff.
One handed folded works well. Now find in 14k.
Norm

Norm,
Do you only knot with silk?

I just finished a 21" 17mm and a 20" 14mm and a 17" 12mm knotted 1 bead at a time

[pearl-man]

I don't use darning needles but rather 2" long stainless and smaller. I must have dozens....purchased at different times when in need. Never being able to buy just one....I have dozens....

I find tweezers are not slippery enough.

stringing talk
N
pearlman