Using A Bead Stopper

Jewelry School: Bead Stringing

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Bead stoppers are useful in securing the end of a project in process so that the beads don’t fall off! Some bead stoppers are available with plastic covering the wire loops for ease and comfort. To attach a bead stopper:

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Bead Stopper

Steps (8 steps, 15 minutes)

  1. 1

    Pinch the wire loops at either side of the wire coil, which will open up space between the coils.

  2. 2

    Pass the tiger tail (beading wire) or thread into the space between two coils.

  3. 3

    Release the wire loops at either side of the wire coil, ensuring that the tiger tail or thread is caught securely between the coils.
    Note: Multiple strands can be held by one bead stopper if desired.

  4. 4

    Remove the needle and keep the pearls from coming off with a bead stopper.

  5. 5

    Repeat steps with the medium round (5–6mm) pearls, then the small button-shaped pearls and finally the very small rice-shaped pearls, each on a strand of Wildfire. Ensure that all the strands of pearls are the same length.

  6. 6

    Pass all four threads through a second bead tip/calotte, this time from the outside to the inside of the cup.

  7. 7

    With two strands in one hand and two strands in the other hand, tie a reef (square) knot – left over right, pull tight, then right over left and pull tight. Be sure the beads are tight against the bead tip/calotte, without any gaps of thread showing below, but not so tight that the strands are stiff. Pull the strands tight to make the knot as small as possible.

  8. 8

    Repeat, then seal the double knot with clear nail varnish and allow to dry.