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KNOTS Overhand Knot (loose or folded ends) Hold the strands together...
and tie a knot.
Lark’s Head Knot Slip the loop through the metal ring. Pull the ends through the loop and tighten.
Square Knot Use the outer strand(s) to tie the first half of a square knot.
Use the outer strand(s) to tie the second half of a square knot.
Half-Square Knot Tie the first half only of a square knot; repeat until you reach the desired length. As you tie, the knots will spiral.
Left Knot Begin with the strands on the left side. Wrap around the center strands and pull upward to tighten.
To complete each left knot, always tie again, using the same strands.
Right Knot Begin with the strands on the right side. Wrap around the center strands and pull upward to tighten.
To complete each right knot, always tie again, using the same strands.
FINISHING Using Jump Rings Pick up a jump ring with a pair of chain-nose pliers. With a second pair of chain-nose pliers, gently hold the other side of the ring. Open the ring by pulling one pair of pliers toward you while pushing the other away. Close the ring by pushing and pulling the pliers in opposite directions, bringing the ring ends back together. Open and close chain links and loops on eye pins or head pins the same way.
Making a Bead Dangle, Connector or Loops on Wire Bead Dangles are made on head pins and have a loop at one end. Connectors are made on eye pins and have loops on both ends. Loops on wire ends are made in the same manner as the loops on bead dangles and connectors. Slide the beads on a head pin or eye pin. Leaving about 1/2", cut off the excess wire. Using chain-nose pliers, bend the wire at a 90° angle.
Grasp the wire end with the round-nose pliers. Turn the pliers and bend the wire into a loop. Release the pliers. Straighten or twist the loop further if necessary.
Finishing Ends Holding the strands together and leaving 1" tails, fold the floss over a jump ring or clasp.
Form a loop with one 12" length of floss. Wrap the length around the folded strands 4-5 times. Bring the end through the loop. Pull firmly on the opposite end of the cord until the loop disappears.
Place a drop of glue on the knot. When the glue is dry, trim the ends.