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Barbara62
Nov 13, 2009, 8:58:01 AM11/13/09
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Regarding elastic bracelets: I always worry about the knotting of
these. I am not happy with a square knot. It does not seem strong
enough. Also, do you use glue to help hold the knot? I would like to
know if there is any
other way people work with securing the elastic on bracelets? And
what size elastic do you recommend? Thanks. Barbara
these. I am not happy with a square knot. It does not seem strong
enough. Also, do you use glue to help hold the knot? I would like to
know if there is any
other way people work with securing the elastic on bracelets? And
what size elastic do you recommend? Thanks. Barbara
Gina Bull
Nov 13, 2009, 9:43:01 AM11/13/09
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I've made quite a few stretchy bracelets. I use 0.5" or 0.7" cord,
whichever is right for the bead size and number of times I thread the cord
through a bead. I use an overhand knot, pulled down snug to the beads, then
put a couple drops of glue on the knot. I do not trim the ends of the line
until the glue has had a day to properly harden. I'd tell you what kind of
glue ... but it is at home and I'm not. I got it at my local bead store
especially for use with stretchy cord, though. It seems very similar to
superglue. I have never (knock wood) had a knot failure.
whichever is right for the bead size and number of times I thread the cord
through a bead. I use an overhand knot, pulled down snug to the beads, then
put a couple drops of glue on the knot. I do not trim the ends of the line
until the glue has had a day to properly harden. I'd tell you what kind of
glue ... but it is at home and I'm not. I got it at my local bead store
especially for use with stretchy cord, though. It seems very similar to
superglue. I have never (knock wood) had a knot failure.
Gina in Virginia
http://www.webshots.com/user/ginainva
Cheryl Isaak
Nov 13, 2009, 3:23:29 PM11/13/09
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I think Gina means mm not inches.
My only addition is that I use a surgeons knot and then glue
Cheryl
On 11/13/09 9:43 AM, in article 4AFD7075...@virginia.edu, "Gina Bull"
Gina Bull
Nov 17, 2009, 12:42:45 PM11/17/09
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
> I think Gina means mm not inches.
> I think Gina means mm not inches.
Ha ha!! That would be quite a hefty cord!
:-)
Cheryl Isaak
Nov 19, 2009, 8:11:12 AM11/19/09
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On 11/17/09 12:42 PM, in article hdundd$ej5$1...@news.eternal-september.org,
"Gina Bull" <gina...@virginia.edu> wrote:
"Gina Bull" <gina...@virginia.edu> wrote:
That it would!
Cheryl
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