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Aug 15, 2023 - 08:00 AM
How to use gimp to protect silk and bead cord, plus strengthen your strand
- String the first three beads.
- Carefully cut about 6mm ( 1/4'') of the Gimp and string it onto your bead cord. Next string one end of the clasp on to cord.
- Leave 100mm (4'') of cord between the needle and the three beads. Thread the cord back through the first bead. The wire will form a loop on which the clasp rests.
- Tie a single knot with both cords between the first and second beads, pulling tightly to secure the knot. String and secure the second knot in the same way.
- Then string through the third bead and trim the excess. Secure each of these end knots with glue.
- String the rest of the strand. Repeat steps 1-5 on the final three beads.( Don't leave extra cord between beads at this end).
