How to tie elastic bracelets - loop in middle knot

Simple technique for tying an elastic bracelet knot with the stretch cord folded with a loop in the middle.
This design makes a secure double strand beaded bracelet.
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[@adalavin8648]

Thank you. I've never seen this way of making an elastic bracelet before. I'm going to use this fore sure. It's great. I've been making jewelry for 20+ years this proves there is always something new to learn!

[@pamelar3607]

I like this way ! I make bracelets all the time but I'm gonna make some this way too. Thanks for sharing. I've been making jewelry for 10 yrs & have watched 1000's of jewelry making videos & haven't ever seen this way.. awesome!!

[@Iceblueyes16]

Hands down best knot ever!!

[@creativefnk]

Yay!! So glad my video is helpful! 🌻

[@melz3752]

Such a great trick. The will try making stretchy bracelets again now that I know a more secure way to knit it! Thank you

[@pamelagray9853]

Thank you so much. I’ve had a hard time with elastic and this looks like it is the answer to my problems.

[@creativefnk]

Excellent! Glad it was helpful! 🌻

[@printme2010]

Open ended needle??? MIND BLOWN!!!! Thank you!!!

[@thetripplec]

man

[@cartoonpete407]

I think it would be a nightmare with 2mm beads though 😅

[@martin7878]

Thank You!! Great tip and I just made that knot on a bracelet.

[@BeachPeach2010]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@theartisancompany]

I don't do much of this kind of work but this helps me a lot! Thanks for sharing!

[@deliacummings3245]

I've been searching for a secure knot for double stranded tila bead bracelets. My knots turn out so huge i can't hide them. This knot looks very compact. Will try. Thanks

[@abeerghazzawi1613]

Thank you clear and excellent demonstration

[@nanettehuse8213]

Thank you for sharing. I love this 🥰♥️

[@sadhanaupadhyay1711]

Very nice

[@alvincook8888]

Where to get a "open ended needle?" Never heard of that..🤔

[@ginaalaurin6735]

Up

[@ginaalaurin6735]

Up

[@susanrichard329]

Make your own with beading wire like Soft Flex. Make it in a “V” however long you want.

[@omejitprathak2966]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Nice!

[@creativefnk]

🌻💫

[@angelinalozada189]

Neat, Thank You.

[@DazzlingCraftzAndDesignz]

Thank you

[@corinnechapey28]

Merci

[@lizziedae91]

I was curious as to the reason for looping the left side twice and the right side once.

[@gstunna26]

I like the bracelets that you're wearing

[@creativefnk]

Thanks! Have tutorials for all of them in my videos 💜 🌻

[@gstunna26]

@@creativefnk okay, I'm going to subscribe!

[@peggybutron4599]

Thanks

[@aumi.jewels]

The only problem with this stretch bracelet, it is hard to find elastic stretch that can be doubled stringed for gemstones that are .05… Most all of my gym strings are less than 1 mm. I do have 1 mm beats and 2 mm beats but most likely I will use those for leather. I’m actually a professional metalsmith instructor and I do love beating as well. I do not teach it. But I cannot find anywhere smaller retch elastic string. Hobby lobby, Joannes, Michael’s. Etc… are there some places I can look online.? Because it would be nice to be able to use your way that you tie or knot…???????

[@dralbertpakin8895]

You're nails are pretty.

[@creativefnk]

Thanks!! 🌻

[@Sylvia-Storm]

Can’t find those needles anywhere.

[@swiftett75]

What glue do you use please

[@creativefnk]

Hypo cement jewellery glue 👍💫

[@ceedeebeez1]

Where do I buy an open ended bead needle?

[@Arizona_lilly]

I been using stretchy fiber ones but the fibers start to split and thin

[@creativefnk]

Yes that’s why I don’t use the fibre ones, I find a quality elastic the best 🌻💫

[@ishitachatterjee3751]

Which elastic you are using here plz tell

[@creativefnk]

This is stretch magic elastic cord 💫🌻

[@Yenniesims]

What size string are you using ?

[@ang8158]

She says what size as well as posts it onscreen.
0:38

[@ceedeebeez1]

She said 0.7 mm elastic. Had to skim transcript to find the info.

[@ang8158]

@@ceedeebeez1 Well thank you love!! Appreciate ya!

[@GemsByJolene]

what size hole is drilled in the bead?

[@ceedeebeez1]

2 mm hole in bead. I found it in the transcript.

[@bevmacmillan7079]

Please tell us where to get this needle. None on Amazon

[@craftynan2121]

Not sure what country you're in, I'm in the UK but if you type beading needle onto Amazon there's hundreds of choices

[@mregister3945]

I cannot find an answer. WHERE can I find a needle such as the one you used?

[@creativefnk]

I cut the end off a beading needle that is joined on both ends! Because I needed one to go through the loop. You can just buy beading needles and snip the end off

[@mregister3945]

@@creativefnk thank you. 🙃

[@robcorke9325]

The one downside I can see to this knot is that it will be a little less than the strength of one strand. So stiffness-wise it might be feel the same as a double strand, but strength-wise it less than half.

[@yashikavlogs1045]

Glue name?

[@creativefnk]

‘Hypo cement’ jewellery glue 👍💫