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Old November 13th 09, 02:58 PM posted to rec.crafts.beads
Barbara62
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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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Old November 13th 09, 03:43 PM posted to rec.crafts.beads
Gina Bull
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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
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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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Old November 13th 09, 09:23 PM posted to rec.crafts.beads
Cheryl Isaak
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Default Elastic bracelet

I think Gina means mm not inches.

My only addition is that I use a surgeons knot and then glue
Cheryl

On 11/13/09 9:43 AM, in article , "Gina Bull"
wrote:

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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Old November 17th 09, 06:42 PM posted to rec.crafts.beads
Gina Bull
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Default Elastic bracelet

Cheryl Isaak wrote:
I think Gina means mm not inches.



Ha ha!! That would be quite a hefty cord!

:-)
Gina in Virginia
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Old November 19th 09, 02:11 PM posted to rec.crafts.beads
Cheryl Isaak
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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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Old July 24th 10, 11:30 PM
julepo julepo is offline
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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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Old May 26th 11, 05:16 AM
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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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