We are always getting asked ... how do you knot pearl strands?... and our answer is to use tiger tail and crimps, both to finish off and as spacers, hpwever should you like to try the method below you should get tidy results

Pearl Knotting




String a knotted necklace on doubled cord, starting with cord that is four times the desired finished length, plus 30 mm. String a bead tip ( if applicable ), all the beads and the second bead tip.Push everything that will follow the first knot to the needle end of the cord.

Loop the cord around the first three fingers of your non-dominant hand with the bead tip end on top

Pinch the cross between your thumb and index finger. Hold the cord circle open on your spread fingers with your palm up.Then drop the bead end of the cord through the circle into your hand.






Put a long awl or tweezers into the loop the same way the cord goes through. Gradually tighten the loop as it slips off your fingers, keeping the awl or tweezers in it.






Slide the awl or tweezers down toward the spot where you want the knot to be as you pull the end of the cord with the loose beads in the opposite direction. When the knot is right against the bead tip or bead, let the cord slip off the awl or tweezers

To set the knot, pull the two cord strands in opposite directions. Slide the next bead to the knot and repeat

And now it is complete.