Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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About this Tip:
The sliding square knot is a great way to finish off your cord or twine bracelets. If you're already familiar with a square knot, this video will show you everything you need to tie a sliding square knot.
Components:
The products featured in this tip are listed below.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Clamp down your bracelet so that you can work with the two loose ends. |
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Step 2: Line up the two ends and point them in opposite directions, like you see here. |
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Step 3: Tie the new cord around your ends with an overhand knot. From there, we'll start with the square knots. At this point, it's easier to turn your bracelet 90 degrees leaving your knot at the top. |
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Step 4: Tie square knot after square knot until it's about an inch long. |
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Step 5: Take your two working strands and tie an overhand knot to finish it off. |
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Step 6: Trim the excess cord and put a dab of epoxy on the end of the knot. |
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On Oct 12, 2011 at 12:08 pm #
LArc Enciel says:Thank you. That was pretty easy and informative.
Is the hemp cord the same size as the one in the video??
On Oct 24, 2011 at 4:34 pm #
artful1 says:Thanks! Works really well with satin cord and leather, too!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 8:54 pm #
Steve says:LArc Enciel, yes–the hemp cord shown on this page was the one used in the video.
On Apr 07, 2012 at 9:57 am #
Craftycathy01 says:I love this technique. It is so easy and works so well. Thanks!
On Apr 08, 2012 at 1:24 pm #
Revsma says:Interesting, I’ve never seen a bracelet finished off that way-I like the way it looks. Thanks for the demo!
On Jul 20, 2012 at 4:27 pm #
D Killian says:Thanks for this tip. I’ve been all-over, looking for instructions on how to do this. Finally, I got it! Thank You!!!!
On Feb 05, 2013 at 10:22 am #
S OUELLETTE says:THIS IS MY FIRST IN YOUR WEBSITE. I AM VERY EXCITED TO TRY THIS. I WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW IT GOES
On Mar 29, 2013 at 11:55 am #
J Goldsmith says:I’m excited to see this demo! I bought a bracelet that was finished this way and have been looking for instructions. I’ll definitely be trying this technique. Thanks!
On Jul 15, 2014 at 10:40 pm #
Kathy Cooper says:Yesterday I saw this technique on another website that just had a video. Thank you for having the video and printed step by step directions. Your website is outstanding!
On Oct 20, 2018 at 8:41 pm #
H Griffith says:I want to print the snake knot, but for some reason I can’t. All would allow me to print was your letter head. It wasted my paper and ink.
On Oct 21, 2018 at 10:55 am #
H Griffith says:How can I print the snake knot instructions?