How to Re-String Beads With a Knot Between Each Bead
When working with delicate beads such as pearls or rose petal beads, you need to be sure they aren't going to rub or bump each other when strung. This can cause nicks and damage to the beads, which detracts from the beauty of the finished work. If you have broken a string of beads you could take the piece to a jeweler and have him restring your beads for you, but that is costly. Learning to restring beads at home is rewarding and much more economical.
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Instructions
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Measure the thread to around four times the length you would normally need for a necklace, bracelet or other project.
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Thread the needle by placing one end of the thread through the eye of the needle and pulling through until you have a 2- to 3-inch tail.
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Attach the other end of the thread to one side of the clasp and tie a knot in the thread as close as possible to the clasp.
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Thread the beading needle through the first bead, pulling the bead all the way to the knot you tied at the other end.
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Tie a knot as close as possible to the bead. It helps to gently push the knot towards the bead as you tighten it.
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Thread the needle through the next bead, pushing it all the way down to the knot, and tie another knot behind that one. Repeat the process of threading a bead on and tying a knot behind it for the remaining beads.
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When you have threaded the last bead, tie a knot behind it and attach the other end of the clasp. Trim the ends of the thread.
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Tips & Warnings
You may end up with more thread than you actually need, but you don't want to knot 20 beads on the thread only to find there isn't enough. Knotting takes a lot of thread.
