{"id":5255,"date":"2009-08-20T03:26:58","date_gmt":"2009-08-20T10:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=5255"},"modified":"2009-08-20T09:04:24","modified_gmt":"2009-08-20T16:04:24","slug":"polymer-clay-bead-jewelry-slip-knot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-bead-jewelry-slip-knot\/5255\/","title":{"rendered":"Using a Polymer Clay Bead Instead of a Standard Jewelry Slip Knot"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“This type of closure is a very nice way to finish off men’s jewelry.” ~Cindy<\/span>
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Here is a simple and easy way to create an adjustable finding for your polymer clay jewelry… Use a polymer clay bead instead of a slip knot.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slip knots are a special knot used in hemp jewelry and macram\u00e9 tying that can be placed on a necklace or bracelet so that it can be adjusted to any size, just by pulling the ends of the cords.<\/span><\/p>\n

The same thing can be created by drilling a large enough hole in your polymer bead so that two thickness’ of your cord may pass through it. One cord going through one direction and the other cord going thorough the other. By passing in the center.<\/span><\/p>\n

Knots are then tied on each end of the cord so they can’t be pulled back through the bead. The necklace or bracelet can then be adjusted by simply pulling on the two ends at the same time (see photo).<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of closure is a very nice way to finish off men’s jewelry or pieces which have a more rustic or organic look, because it is less fussy than other types of findings. It is also effective where you may want to wear a necklace at a few different lengths for a variety of looks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bead slip knot in the photo above, was made with using a faux stone polymer clay technique. For more info, click here: Faux Pebble Beads Tutorial<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If you know of other unique ways to to use polymer clay beads as closures, please do share your ideas below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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