> I"m planning a necklace, as an accessory to a 15th c Italian gown, and
> would like to know if, and how, to make one that is a continuous strand.
> The clerk at the bead shop didnt know how. All she wanted to do was sell
> me inappropriate findings. I'm sure there's a way, I just dont know what
> to call it so I can search online.
> --cin
I think I know what you mean, a continuous loop with no clasp.
Hopefully you got good bead-stringing cord. Much of it is synthetic, but
most bead shops carry the silk cord.
These days, a dab of glue is your best friend and essential with the
synthetics. There's a type of superglue they have at the stores.
When you string, leave some cord at the end. I would make a slip knot. Are
you knotting between the beads or not? I don't know what is appropriate
for your era. When you get to the end, thread through about 5 beads in
both directions.
So you have the "old" end of the cord going through clockwise and the
"new" end of the cord going through counterclockwise. If you're knotting,
knot these last five beads with the tail ends of the cords. If you are not
knotting, you will end up with two knots, about 5 beads apart.
If you're not knotting and using different types of beads, you may be able
to hide the knots inside a bead that has a larger hole.
Put a tiny dab of glue on your end knots.
I think it's sturdier to have the double thread under a few beads, rather
than just tying one knot.
I hope that's clear!
-Carol
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