![]() There are many different ways to decorate your cuff if you wish to. Repeat this whole process on the other end of the bracelet, to attach the other half of your clasp. If you find there are bits of thread sticking out of the end just poke them inside with an awl before closing the clasp end down. These clasps have quite a bit of space inside them so it should be fine. When trimming the threads I would leave 3 or 4 mm of thread sticking out from the knot so you do not risk cutting into the knot. Push down the end of the clasp and ‘hey presto’ your clasp is attached. Then, slide the first row of beads, with the knots, on into the slider clasp. When the glue is dry you can trim off the excess thread (not too close to the knots – see the tip below). Put a dab of glue across all the knots and allow it to dry. Work all the way across the piece until they are all tied. Take the next two warp threads and do the same. The knot should sit snug up against the bead. Take the first two warps and tie them in a double knot, but do not go too tight. You are now going to start knotting the warp threads together. You’ll need to use this later for the edging. Make sure you identify the weft thread that you have been using. You should certainly do this if you are using Nymo which does have a tendency to stretch. ![]() This will allow the warp threads to relax as they may have stretched while on the loom. I would advise that you leave the piece to ‘rest’ overnight. Loosen off the rollers and take the work off the loom. Use a ready-made clasp that has a ‘slider tube’ on the ends that covers the first row of beads.Ĭlick here to buy one of these slide connector claspsįirstly you will need to remove your work from the loom. To make life easier for the novice bead weaver I am going to tell you about the method I used when I made my very first loom piece. But it really is not as difficult as you may think. This is the part that most people look at and don’t want to deal with… the warp threads. Once you have completed the main part of your bead weaving (the body) it is time to think about the next steps. So, do NOT knot it and cut it off at this stage. ![]() I use the weft thread to start the decorative edge of my cuff. I will tell you the way I do things, but you are free to change the order if you wish to.īefore removing your work from the loom, however, I do recommend that you pass your weft thread through all the beads on the first two rows again to reinforce them. There is no right or wrong order, it is a matter of personal choice. Others recommend taking it off the loom first and attaching a clasp before edging. When working on your cuff, some people say that you need to do the edging first, before you take it off the loom. So, let’s get started… How to finish a bead loom bracelet Caroline has also included a lovely, simple decorative edging that you can use if you wish. Then, neaten your threads and add a clasp. In this post, you’re going to learn how to remove your work from the loom.
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