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Secondly, besides saving on a clasp and the time needed to attach one, a claspless necklace might be the only option for people who are extremely allergic to any form of metal.
Long Necklaces
If you make a long enough necklace to go over the head, then there is no need to add a clasp. Make an extra long necklace like Wanda Epps of Making Beaded Jewelry with her Endless Necklace Tutorial. The way she attached the crimp beads is very discrete. She also shows different ways to wear a long necklace. For more ideas see link below.
If you wish to skip the crimp beads, then knot between each bead (see tutorial link below). The way to finish for a claspless necklace is illustrated by this tutorial from Fire Mountain Gems. Note that you will have to choose final beads whose holes are large enough to pass the cord or thread through twice.
But if you don't have bigger hole beads especially if you are dealing with finely drilled pearls, then check out Ash and Anchors' Knot Necklace tutorial which shows you how to knot as well as how to discretely knot the ends together.
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Another way to avoid using clasps is to make adjustable cord or sliding knot necklaces. You can do a simpler knot as illustrated by Ruby's Bead Work. However, my favorite way to do this type of necklace is well illustrated by Emma Ralph of EJR Beads UK's tutorial.
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Lariat necklaces are another option. Check out the lariat or lasso necklace tutorial by Wanda Epps of Making Beaded Jewelry. The basic construction of a lariat lasso consists of a simple beaded loop end and a more heavily beaded design on the other. The latter must be able to pass through the loop and yet be extensive enough to stop it from slipping through the loop during normal wear.
Missa from Fashionblog.com has a video tutorial showing how she made her informal wire work and chain lariat, Her design consists of twisting together the two chain portions in the front of the necklace. The wire and bead "claws" keep the necklace from twisting open.
Before You Go :
- How to Make and Wear a Really Long Necklace
- Best Tutorial Links for Bead or Pearl Knotting using 3 Different Tools
- How to Use Bead Tips, Clam Shells or Calottes Tutorials
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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I think you read my mind. I was at a bead show this weekend and saw the sliding knot on someones necklace. I wanted to learn how it was made and here you are, posting it for me.
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Lots of good information here, Pearl. A real "gem".
ReplyDeleteThe ultimate answer for the "Wandering Clasp".
Great post. I made a lariat necklace with fringes at the ends. I just tie it with a half knot. I always get compliments on this necklace.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I made a lariat necklace with fringes at the ends. I just tie it with a half knot. I always get compliments on this necklace.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post! I just never thought of how to do this and never realized there were so many ways to accomplish the claspless necklace! Very cool. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThough I've done a few adjustable cord necklaces and a couple of lariat styles, I have yet to make an endless necklace. It is something on my want-to-do list just have not gotten around to doing it.
ReplyDeleteThe adjustable cord version by Emma Ralph is most attractive. Looks like I have a few tutorials to check out and learn from.
Thanks. :)
Hi Pearl! Just wanted to provide an updated link to the Ash & Anchor Tutorial! We changed the blog a bit. You can now find the Knot Necklace here: http://blog.ashandanchor.com/post/40663224384/diy-knot-necklace-tutorial
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Thanks Nina! I have updated the post with the new link!
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