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Elastic bracelet
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 |
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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. Gina in Virginia http://www.webshots.com/user/ginainva Barbara62 wrote: 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 |
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Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I think Gina means mm not inches. Ha ha!! That would be quite a hefty cord! :-) Gina in Virginia http://www.webshots.com/user/ginainva |
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On 11/17/09 12:42 PM, in article ,
"Gina Bull" wrote: Cheryl Isaak wrote: I think Gina means mm not inches. Ha ha!! That would be quite a hefty cord! :-) Gina in Virginia http://www.webshots.com/user/ginainva That it would! Cheryl |
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Is there anything else I could use to make bracelets besides this material? My kids often complain that it is pulling the hair on their arms. I am guessing that there really isn't much you can do about this? Does anyone have some suggestions on a way to create a bracelet that won't harm my children?
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I've been making safety pin bracelets lately and they are extremely fun, when the knot holds. I've tried overhand knots and square knots, but they just don't seem to work. I use a 1mm elastic cord. Anyone have any tips? pandora beads
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