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I'm not really crafty - but here ya go! - hope it helps
http://www.pepperell.com/Stretch%20Magic%20Knot.htm
http://www.pepperell.com/Stretch%20Magic%20Knot.htm
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thanks for the help.... but it didnt work..lol..unsless im not doing it right. It just wont stay tied. I guess i was wondering if there is some kind of clasp or something. grrr..lol.... thanks though
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hmm, that site was specifically for the material you're using.
did you try the option with two knots and a little superglue?
did you try the option with two knots and a little superglue?
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I've also heard to use clear nail polish, or a craft epoxy. Maybe with a square knot?
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I make jewelry as well...
You need to get crimping beads!!!
It makes life so much easier. I was never able to tie the knots and actually have them stay. Every time I tried, I ended up like the mice in Cinderella with beads rolling all across the floor.
A crimping bead is basically this tiny little silver bead or tube and can be used for several different purposes. You thread the elastic (or wire or whatever) through the bead, then use a crimper (I got mine at Michaels for somewhere around $10 - best investment I ever made!) and squeeze the bead closed. This holds the elastic/wire in place. To close off a bracelet, you basically feed both ends through (I use 2 crimping beads, probably overkill, but I'd rather be safe than sorry), crimp it shut, and then either cut off the excess or feed it back through the beads.
If you have questions, please feel free to PM me. I'll be glad to help any way I can!
You need to get crimping beads!!!
It makes life so much easier. I was never able to tie the knots and actually have them stay. Every time I tried, I ended up like the mice in Cinderella with beads rolling all across the floor.
A crimping bead is basically this tiny little silver bead or tube and can be used for several different purposes. You thread the elastic (or wire or whatever) through the bead, then use a crimper (I got mine at Michaels for somewhere around $10 - best investment I ever made!) and squeeze the bead closed. This holds the elastic/wire in place. To close off a bracelet, you basically feed both ends through (I use 2 crimping beads, probably overkill, but I'd rather be safe than sorry), crimp it shut, and then either cut off the excess or feed it back through the beads.
If you have questions, please feel free to PM me. I'll be glad to help any way I can!
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I took a few pictures so you can see what everything looks like. The crimper is basically a fancy pair of pliers! I also took a picture of a relay for life bracelet that I made that has the crimp closure. I haven't cut off the excess or fed it through the beads yet (I prefer to feed it through, even if it pops back out - that way I know it is going to take a little more effort to pull that elastic through the crimped bead!)
Crimp Beads/Crimper
Crimp Beads/Crimper
Relay for Life Bracelet with Crimp Closure
Hope that helps some!!!
Crimp Beads/Crimper
Crimp Beads/Crimper
Relay for Life Bracelet with Crimp Closure
Hope that helps some!!!
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