To make a slip knot, use waxed cotton, Linhasita thread, leather cord or micro-macramé thread. You'll need to make a loop, wrap the thread around it twice, iron through the loops, then tighten. Then adjust the opening. Repeat on the other side of the bracelet, then adjust the knots before cutting the wires and gluing or burning the end.
Want to get started with micro-macramé? Then this data sheet is for you! We'll show you step-by-step how to make an easy bracelet slipknot. In just a few minutes, you'll learn how to make a slipknot!
Simple, practical and attractive, this knot makes it easy to adjust the size of a bracelet or necklace.
Use this sliding knot to tie a Brazilian braceletor a macramé bracelet, or add Miyuki beads, charms or a spacer! The possibilities are endless, and it's up to you to create trendyDIY costume jewelry!
A sliding knot is a type of knot used in jewelry to create an adjustable closure. It allows the wires to slide over each other toadjust the size of the bracelet on the wrist. It is particularly useful in jewelry without metal clasps.
We advise you to use thread on which a knot will hold and not slip, such as :
Tip: test the thread before making your jewelry to check that the knot holds and slides properly.
Finishing depends on the type of wire used:
Sliding knots can also be made with leather thread, soutache or rat-tail cord.
Follow the step-by-step photos or the video to learn how to make a slip knot.
Wrap the dark pink cord around the light pink cord twice.
Thread the dark pink cord through both rounds and tighten the knot by pulling on both ends.
The first node is finished, let's move on to the second node.
Wrap the light pink cord around the dark pink cord twice. Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends of the cord. You can adjust the length by pulling on the ends.
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