How to add Additional Griffin Silk to a Pearl Knotting Project

beadaholique.com - Learn how to add a new strand of Griffin Silk to a pearl knotting project in case you run out midway through the design.
Designer: Julie Bean
You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
Griffin Silk Beading Cord & Needle Size 4 Jade Green
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Griffin Silk Beading Cord & Needle Size 4 Jet Black
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Swarovski Crystal, #5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 6mm, 50 Pieces, Creamrose
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The Beadsmith Extra-Fine Thread Snips - Cuts Textiles, Yarn, And More!
SKU: XTL-0109
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The Beadsmith Bent Fine Point Tweezers For Bead And Pearl Knotting
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[@franmillican3316]

Thank you for showing this video, it really made it so clear how to add the griffin cord. This will help me as I am new to beading and often panic that I haven’t left enough cord.

[@chariotrider1]

Thanks, I ran out of silk on a long strand, and I needed to add another foot. Life saver.

[@beadaholique]

We are so happy to hear this helped! Thanks for watching!

[@soucky1]

Fantastic video Julie & very handy! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@ms.michelleg.sweeney7094]

Good to know! Knowledge shared is the sign of a good teacher. Thank you

[@TheJccannon]

Thank you for letting me know that this can be done, will save on the silk thread.

[@angiew9436]

So helpful! Thanks for the info!

[@lynsale6603]

Thank you so much for the video. Most helpful

[@beadaholique]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@bobrobinson7162]

Thank you. I am so grateful. Ypu've given me courage!

[@beadaholique]

Wonderful, give it a shot and let us know how it goes!

[@kathiecondon1330]

This will come in handy for a necklace I am currently working on. It is very long and I was wondering how I was going to add on more silk. Thank you very much.

[@beadaholique]

Always glad to help Kathie, thanks for watching!

[@cindybrook0520]

Awesome, video. Thank you so much.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Very good information!

[@Dapgirl70]

Thank you! Great Video.

[@THESHOMROM]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing one of the most precious things we own, knowledge.

[@crayonfou]

this is awsome....thanks

[@elbairis5101]

Thank you!!

[@BarbaraatQueensAvenueTarot]

Thank you!

[@beadaholique]

Happy we could help!

[@carolcapps4359]

TFS

[@susanohrstrom6120]

Very helpful! But don't you need a little glue on the beg and end of the new and old thread knot? Thank you!

[@beadaholique]

The knots are quite strong but a little glue is always a good idea. If you have some go ahead and use it.

[@suzanacampbell5895]

I have a knotting tool, but still find the old way, like shown heaps better and closer knots.

[@A._.A._.]

thanks so much for this! I got a question, after the first knot why do we need to add those extra 4 beads/knots before proceeding to only the new thread?

[@beadaholique]

It's just for added security so that the piece is really structurally sound in the end.

[@paulavicuna8510]

Hola se puede hacer fe las 2 formas eso quiere decir.las perla que usa de que son?muchas gracias

[@susangoh6551]

What size thread should I used to restring fresh water pearls, they have very small hole.(honora pearls for reference) thank you

[@beadaholique]

We highly recommend measuring the holes just in case. The sizes available are 0.3mm (sz.0), 0.45mm (sz. 2), 0.6mm (sz. 4) and 0.7mm (sz. 6). Thanks for watching!

[@arboreea1312]

Hi, Very nice and simple, thank you. But I cannot understand how did you atach the needle to the black thread (0:12 ). Please, be so kind an tell . Thank you :)

[@beadaholique]

This kind of silk comes with the needle already attached, so what you're seeing is a silk cord where the needle has been built-in to allow you to thread very thin pearl holes. It's called Griffin silk, you can see the selection of colors we carry here: beadaholique.com/collections/beading-thread-needles?_=pf&pf_v_brand=Griffin

[@arboreea1312]

@@beadaholique thank you. Here, in my country I cannot find that. And to pay shipping for a small quantity...

[@beadaholique]

@@arboreea1312 I understand. I hope you can eventually find a similar sort of silk thread in your local stores, it's wonderful for stringing pearls.

[@Bethaniji]

Hmmm...where the new and old cords join up, and then you cut, wouldn't the knots where the "tails" are cut come undone because one part of the knot has been cut and is no longer secure? What about a dab of glue on the knots where the cutting occurs?

[@beadaholique]

You can definitely use a dab of glue on the knots - I do this often on knots in general just for an extra bit of security.

[@debbieward3353]

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