Jewellery Making Techniques>End Fastenings

How To Knot Stretch Magic for Bracelets

• Kerri

Tying a Surgeon’s Knot, for example, is a necessary skill to be acquired in bracelet making. Once designers have mastered the Surgeon’s Knot, a variety of intricate, interesting and professional looking items of jewellery can be produced with relative ease. Follow the instructions below with a steady hand, roll of Stretch Magic and pair of scissors to learn the Surgeon’s Knot technique.

For bracelets that have beads going all the way round. Place your beads on.

Setp1 Tying a Surgeon

Cross over the two ends.

Setp2 Tying a Surgeon

Then with your right-hand, wrap round two times.

Setp3 Tying a Surgeon

Pull each end to tighten making sure the beads have come together.

Setp4 Tying a Surgeon

Keeping the first knot secure and repeat step2 & 3. Make sure the knot is tight and has fully closed, then trim ends to finish.

Setp5 Tying a Surgeon


Products Used

  • Stretch Magic
  • Stretch Elastic