Ask the Experts Knotting Q&A

I made a 4mm sterling silver bead elastic bracelet. What is the best way to hide the knot? The hole in the bead is too small to hide the knot. Do I use a 4mm crimp bead, put it over the knot and then use a 4mm sterling crimp cover? Would the beads all look the same once completed? Thanks so much.

A good way to hide the knot in a stretch bracelet is to apply a crimp cover directly around the knot. No crimp bead is needed. We suggest using a 3mm or 4mm crimp cover depending upon the size of the beads in your bracelet.

- Patti