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We hope you enjoy making the bowls!

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Yes, that's a great tip for slightly thicker threads : )

Thank you for the comment. It is a game changer ! I use to dread threading a beading needle but now it's so easy. Not 100% but very close!

Hi Shirley, was there something we could help - Best Wishes Steph

They do save a lot of time once you get use to them!

Ha ha, we know exactly what you mean :D

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Hi. There's a link in the video description with all the details and materials you need to make this. I hope this helps.

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Hello, Thank you for the question. Yes it will work just as well with one thread as it will with 2 or even more threads, depending on how many threads you can get through the hole in the hinge. The majority of necklaces made in our shop are single stranded necklaces and using these necklaces ends. I hope this helps.

Hi, you may find pulling more thread through the eye or starting with a longer piece of thread helpful. If you're using an appropriate sized needle (the eye can pass through the hole of the beads) the needle your using shouldn't make too much difference. It also comes with experience, the more you do the more comfortable you'll find the process. I hope you find this useful.

@@TheBeadShopNottinghamLimited I am pretty experienced. I don't have the package but I think this needle is a size too big when I purchase it. Size 10 and I may need 12. It's hard to see with your naked eye the difference between these two sizes. TY for the confirmation. Namaste,

Thanks, we're glad you've found it helpful.

Thanks for letting us know. Some of the beads have been updated recently so I wonder if the holes are now slightly smaller… we’ll be doing some tests. Glad to hear you enjoyed it, they’re great fun to make. 😀

It is such a time saver isn't it! I have to admit the first I tried it took me several attempts but now I can do it first time nearly all of the time. Thank you for the comments! I am glad it worked for you.

Yes we can offer 1-2-1 tuition via google meet. Feel free to email us at info@mailorder-beads.co.uk

Hi Sue, Thank you for the lovely comment. We really appreciate it when customers take the time to let us know they find our videos useful!

Hi Sue, Thank you for the comment. When working with wire it is always a good idea to take it slow so you have more control. Don't let the wire bully you!

You probably wouldn't get 0.4mm string through the eye of a beading needle. However if you have an appropriate size needle for your thread this technique may well work for you. It does depend a lot of the type of thread. Beading thread is quite smooth which is a different texture to other threads (for example sewing thread has lots of tiny loose fibres along it, which can make it tricky to thread in this way). I hope this helps.

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A surgeons knot, as mentioned below is similar and might hold better for you. It's the same as a reef knot, but on the second knot wrap around twice. Alternatively on thicker stretch magic elastic you could also use a crimp tube (size 3 should work), though you have to be very careful not to over squash the crimp as it can damage the elastic. I have had success using knots and crimps on stretch magic before. I hope this helps.

Thank you for your advice.

Oh no, can I ask what type of thread and what size needle you were using?

Crimp tubes are better than crimp beads for this. It comes with practice and experience, squashing hard enough to grip securely, but not so hard that the thread is damaged. Some people add a little glue, but I don't usually do that (for risk of getting glue everywhere). I hope that's helpful.

@@TheBeadShopNottinghamLimited yes it is thank you so much!!

Hello! We use a pair of chain nose pliers for holding, positioning and crimping the crimp bead/crimp tube. I hope that helps! Many thanks Robin

Hi fun_girl12, Thank you for taking time to comment. I hope this will help inspire you to do some knotting!

Hi, where did you struggle? I'm sure we can help you. It's a tried and tested project so I'm sure we can get you back on the right track. Thanks

Hi yes we do, they are pre-cur with the holes ready punched. Available here www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/shop/felt-bowl-discs/ I hope this helps.

Thank you for your comment. If you do make these we would love to see any adaptions you make. The good thing about this design is that every leaf made will be unique just like the real things!

Thank you! The top of our wooden needle cases are flat, so I was trying to avoid getting a rounded top for this one. I also quite enjoy the process of zipping peyote stitch together too - very satisfying :D

Hello! We find this technique works with all Stretch Magic - the principle remains the same no matter how thick the elastic. Have you tried giving the section you are knotting a gentle stretch before you begin? This makes the elastic more supple and should help.

I’m having the same problem with the 1.5. No matter how tight I cinch it the knot slides apart.

Hi there, the thread is called Supplemax- it's a clear plastic thread that is very sturdy for threading beads. It's a clear plastic which can be tricky to see, so all we've done on the ends is coloured them in with permanent pen. This makes them easier to see! Hope that helps

Glad you like it!

Thank you! 😊