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 Finishing Elastic and Powercord® 

Instructions by Tom Triplett, Content Development Manager, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
A904

Select the size and color elastic cording that is best suited for the design.


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: : : Materials : : :
  • Elastic Beading Cord 
  • E6000® jewelry and craft adhesive 
  • Scissors 
  • Ruler 
  • Beads of your choice
    • End of Materials List
    Step 1
    Using a ruler, measure a length of elastic cording suitable for your design, then add 4 inches so you have extra to tie a secure knot. Using scissors, cut the cording to the measured length.
    Step 2
    Give the cord several stretches to condition it.
    Step 3
    String on beads in desired pattern.
    Step 4
    Pick up the two ends of the elastic cord.
    Step 5
    While holding an end of the cording in each hand, overlap the strands of the cording twice, to begin a surgeon's knot.
    Step 6
    Pull the ends of the cording until the knot is cinched down to the beads and forms a circle in the cording, with little space between the two end beads.
    Step 7
    Overlap the ends of the cording one time. Pull tightly to finish the surgeon's knot.
    Step 8
    Tighten the knot, down to the beads.
    Step 9
    Add a drop of adhesive to the knot and pull the knot into the hole of a bead.
    Step 10
    Let glue dry per the manufacturer's recommendation.
    Step 11
    Once the glue is dry, trim off the excess cord close to the bead.
    Tip: E6000® Jewelry and Craft Adhesive is a great glue to use when working with elastic cording. It is a strong holding, clear glue that remains flexible after curing.
    : : : Additional Resources : : :
  • View Elastic Beading Cord design inspirations from the Gallery of Designs
  • ''Knots'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
  • ''Stretchy Cord Bracelet'' how-to video and instructions
    • End of Additional Resources

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