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Q: I would like to secure 1/16" elastic cords together (either end to end or overlapping). What size crimp should I get?
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Ask the Experts Crimp Ends Q&A
Q: I am using 0.5mm leather cording and am not sure what size crimp cap ends to use with this size cording? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Stringing Material Q&A
Q: What type of stringing material do you recommend I use for mala necklaces?
Ask the Experts Cord Q&A
Q: I do leather wrap bracelets. I intend to do an even sequence of 4mm crystal rounds and bicones. What thread should I use, strong enough for crystal and soft that will not damage a 1.5mm leather cord? Should I go with Fireline, Griffin Silk, Hana or Accu-Flex?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I want to string heavy gemstones and chips with flowing knotted cording the way that pearls are knotted. I'm afraid the weight and sharp edges of the stones will wear out and tear ordinary silk. Will it? What else can I knot that is strong and won't fray? Will nylon cord work?
Ask the Experts Stretch Cord Q&A
Q: How do I choose how much elastic cord I need for a bracelet? Should it have any tension on the cord, or only after you put it on? Where do I measure, on the person, to get it right?
Ask the Experts Q&A
Q: I am making bracelets using 4.6mm alphabet letters and 2mm leather cording. My letters (arranged into a word) are centered on the cord. To hold them in place so they don't slide, I tie a knot on each side of the word. I am looking to use some type of bead, crimp or something instead of the knot to prevent the letters from sliding on the cord. Any suggestions? I saw something called smart beads but I don't think the hole is big enough to fit the 2mm leather through it.
Ask the Experts Best Stringing Material for Wood Beads Q&A
Q: When working with wood beads, what type of stringing material works best?
Ask the Experts Size Q&A
Q: How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?
Ask the Experts Tassels Q&A
Q: What size silk cord or thread is needed to make tassels?
Ask the Experts Cording Q&A
Q: Help! I'm trying to find cording that will knot well, is sturdy and visually appealing (like macrame) as much as the beads. I am making a Shekere, which is a percussion type instrument made from gourds. I will also need to know what size beads will fit with the diameter of the cord you recommend.Thank you so much!
Ask the Experts Knotting Q&A
Q: I am looking to make a necklace where the beads are on the thread but not connected to other beads or spacers. Do I just need to knot around the bead or do I need to do something different to hold it in place?
Ask the Experts Stretchy Q&A
Q: I have been seeing watch bands made with beads and safety pins and they just stretch. What would be a good choice of stringing material to use so the safety pin will not break it and it stretches.
Ask the Experts Cord ends Q&A
Q: My beaded design is strung on Accu-Flex® wire. I'd like to attach the wire end to several inches of leather or rubber cord before I attach the clasp. I know how to make the connection at the clasp, but what should I use to connect the wire to the cord? I've been looking at cord tips; some have holes, some have loops.
Ask the Experts Stringing Material for Knotting Pearls Q&A
Q: What size silk thread should I use for knotting pearls?
Ask the Experts Bead Crochet Stringing Material Q&A
Q: What thread do you use for bead crochet?
Ask the Experts Flexible Bracelet Stringing Materials Q&A
Q: What is the best wire for making a flexible bracelet and the best stretch cord size?
Ask the Experts Beads for Leather Cord Q&A
Q: What size beads can you use with leather cord?
Ask the Experts Metal Allergies Q&A
Q: I'm making a necklace with a pendant for a sister-in-law who has metal allergies. The pendant measures 3.5" long. I thought of making the necklace long enough to slip over the head so no metal findings would be used, but with the pendant so long, it would hang too low to look good. How would you finish a shorter necklace (16-17") without using metal findings?
Ask the Experts Power Cord Q&A
Q: I made a couple of gemstone chip bracelets on Power cord, but I don't like the way they turned out. The knot area, with a small dab of glue on it, is stiff and brittle. The cord seems to have "warped" and appears to be stretched out of shape. The chips slid on the cord easily so that would not seem to be the reason for this distortion of the cord. Help!
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: What is the best way to thread soft materials like bugtail, cotton, etc. through snug holes? When I thread a woven cotton through a hole that is the exact size of my material I can't use a needle. I end up cutting off a lot of material to get to a new point that's stiff enough to pass through the bead. Is there a hollow needle or wire wrapping technique that will guide the cord end through beads with a similar hole size?
Ask the Experts Making Necklaces with Leather Cord Q&A
Q: Question: I want to make necklaces with leather cord. I must buy supple cord so that it falls "flowing" around neck, not stiff. Nothing is mentioned about your leather spools. Please advise, I need all colors, all sizes, and all must be very flexible. Thank you.
Ask the Experts Elastic Cord Q&A
Q: I live in Denver, CO and I have a problem with elastic cording breaking. My guess is it due to the lack of humidity. What would be the best elastic cording to use that will last?