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Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "More tips in caption ⬇️

This is one of many ways to finish a knotted necklace! This technique is called BACK KNOTTING. In my opinion, it is the most secure and tidy way to finish a knotted piece. You don’t need to use metal findings aside from your clasp or jump ring (also called “findings”)- you just a need a short piece of FRENCH WIRE which is a tightly coiled tube of ultra fine wire. 

You could omit the French wire if you wanted to, if you were making a quick, trendy necklace for yourself and didn’t want to buy a whole pack of FW. But if you are working with precious stones and metal, or making something to gift or sell, I’d absolutely go the FW route. 

My French wire is from RioGrande. The material is a yellow finished brass. I haven’t had i How To Finish Necklace Ends, How To Knot Beads On Necklace, Finishing Knots For Jewelry, How To Finish A Necklace, How To Tie The End Of A Beaded Necklace, How To Finish A Beaded Necklace, Knotted Bead Necklace, How To Make A Choker, How To Make A Beaded Necklace

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "More tips in caption ⬇️ This is one of many ways to finish a knotted necklace! This technique is called BACK KNOTTING. In my opinion, it is the most secure and tidy way to finish a knotted piece. You don’t need to use metal findings aside from your clasp or jump ring (also called “findings”)- you just a need a short piece of FRENCH WIRE which is a tightly coiled tube of ultra fine wire. You could omit the French wire if you wanted to, if you were…

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maRISsa- knotted gemstone jewelry designer on Instagram: "Pull from the back.  Here I am knotting a longer piece.  36 inches, more than 150 beads and even more knots.  Towards the end, instead of pulling the entire length of the necklace through the loop of thread, I go from the back!  This piece is knotted on wine colored thread and will be finished with a chunky bolt clasp. Perfect length to be worn long and so many combinations for layering!  Message me if you like this color palette. ✨  #colorfuljewelry #bts #knottednecklace #bohonecklace #boholuxejewelry" Knotted Bead Necklace, Knotted Gemstone Necklace, Knotted Necklace Diy, Bead Knotting, End Knot, Beaded Necklace Tutorial, Hand Knotted Necklace, Necklace Tutorial, Gemstone Beaded Necklace

maRISsa- knotted gemstone jewelry designer on Instagram: "Pull from the back. Here I am knotting a longer piece. 36 inches, more than 150 beads and even more knots. Towards the end, instead of pulling the entire length of the necklace through the loop of thread, I go from the back! This piece is knotted on wine colored thread and will be finished with a chunky bolt clasp. Perfect length to be worn long and so many combinations for layering! Message me if you like this color palette. ✨…

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