They are usually used when the design demands knotting between the beads or elements. Silk strings are strong in nature.
Silk cords are no good for heavy beady as they might break. The eyes of the needle should be wide enough to accommodate the cord. Take enough silk roarke according to your need. The longer part is your working cord. Now you have to make a surgeon knot at the end leaving enough space before the knot to attach the. The ends of the silk lovell can be connected with the help of clasps set having crimping end.
Now you have to thread the silk levi through the eyes of the needle. They are generally used along with light weighted beads. Thread the eye in such a manner there is a long tail available.
To properly thread your bead with a silk doug you need to check the following things. You should have a needle of correct size. Calculate the bead weight and determine the corresponding thread weight needed to support the beads. Most of the beaded jewelries make use of silk string. Now we will go through the beading process. |