{"title":"Knotting with Small Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject and Sample by Kate Richbourg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnotting with small beads takes a light touch and the right supplies, and this project brings both together. We've gathered the small beads, and finishing pieces we reach for when knotting in miniature, so you can add delicate texture and color to any strand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're knotting tiny gems or simple rounds, these pieces make working small a joy. Happy knotting!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gs-hypo-cement","title":"GS Hypo Cement","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe absolutely swear by this glue for securing thread and, oddly enough, gluing metal pieces together where there isn’t huge weight involved. For anyone knotting or stringing on thread, this glue is a must-have. The fine-tip applicator, about the diameter of a fine needle, is wonderful for getting glue right into the end-tip. We recommend storing it in a cool place standing upright. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold per 1\/3-ounce tube.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHere are some tips about how to use it best:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e1. When you are done using it, add a small bit of Vaseline around the tip. This helps keep the glue from adhering to the cap. You can also use a cosmetic sponge instead of the cap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e2. Stand the tube up in the box and leave it in a cool place until the next time you need it. By standing it up, the chance of glue drying around the needle tip and the cap are less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e3. In the event the needle does come off, you are still able to use the glue. Squeeze a small bit out onto a plastic bag and apply with a tooth pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/zap-gel\" title=\"Zap Gel\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eZap Glue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e isn't a replacement for GS Hypo Tube. Zap is meant for heavy-duty jobs like fixing leather into a clasp end. If you’ve tried these tips and you have additional questions about glue, please email us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@beadshop.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003einfo@beadshop.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Always work in a well-ventilated room. Birds are also very sensitive to fumes from glue. Please do NOT use glue in the same room where birds are present. Keep away from small children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1141391204,"sku":"tool-hypo-cement","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-26at1.55.28PM.png?v=1777917225"},{"product_id":"knotting-tweezers","title":"Beadsmith Knotting Tweezer","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a scale of 0 to 10, Janice would consider fine-tipped tweezers a 12! “As necessary as it is to have pliers and cutters, a good tweezer is essential. I use it for taking out knots in fine chain...that’s why I call it the unknotting tweezer. I also find it invaluable for placing point-back rhinestones in vintage jewelry and loosening those pesky silk knots that have gone astray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have also seen her use again and again to reopen the eye of flexible eye needles. They are just indispensable!  Each comes packaged in plastic storage sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1141392692,"sku":"tool-knotting-tweezers","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/tweezers_20300.jpeg?v=1508208680"},{"product_id":"3mm-crimp-covers-ant-silver-plate","title":"3mm Crimp Covers- Antique Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLooking like a donut with a bite taken out, this metal bead in antique silver is intended to wrap its arms around a crimp bead and hide it beneath its donut arms. Instead of having to see that unseemly crimp bead at the end of one of your extraordinary creations, now you can finish off your design with panache. They are easy to apply to either 1.5 or 2.0mm crimp beads. Made in China. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in package of 144.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: During the manufacturing process, defective crimp covers are not culled out before packaging. We apologize for this but, unfortunately, we haven't yet been able to source crimp covers in base metal that are all perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYou may also like: Soft Flex, Soft Touch, Crimp Covers, Wire Guardians and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/xuron-4-in-1-crimper\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4 in 1 Crimping Tool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39643589316,"sku":"crimp-covers-3mm-ant-silver","price":10.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/ant-silver-crimp-covers.jpg?v=1508206888"},{"product_id":"garnet-size-4","title":"Garnet Size 4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSuch a pretty shade of burgundy red, Garnet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGriffin Silk \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/griffin-silk?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_size=size%204\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/griffin-silk?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_size=size%204\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great choice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/gems-and-earth-stones\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/gems-and-earth-stones\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-precious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and larger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/pearls\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/pearls\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efreshwater pearls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect size for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/silk-float-away-necklace\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/silk-float-away-necklace\"\u003eFloats\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eUse with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=classic+end+tips\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=classic+end+tips\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eclassic end tips\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=medium+bullion+wire\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=medium+bullion+wire\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebullion\u003c\/a\u003e when attaching to a clasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend having more than one size and color, so you have choices! See the last page of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Needlepedia_Version_2.pdf?10997\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Needlepedia_Version_2.pdf?10997\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedlepedia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to learn more about which beads best fit which size of Griffin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold on card of 2 meters of 2-ply twisted silk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8059358969904,"sku":"griffin-4-garnet","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/products\/garnet-4-griffin-silk.jpg?v=1531512371"},{"product_id":"mini-gemduos-jet-full-sliperit","title":"Mini GemDuos- Jet Full Sliperit","description":"\u003cp\u003eMini GemDuos are a small, compact diamond-shaped two-holed beads made by Matubo of Czechia. The same company that makes GemDuos, SuperDuos and other 2-hole beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject Ideas: \u003c\/b\u003eJet Full Sliperit was the Mini that Danielle chose for inclusion in her Mystery Box, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/just-in\/products\/neon-notebook-curated-box-by-danielle-wickes\"\u003eNeon Notebook\u003c\/a\u003e. She convinced us to carry them! Try Minis with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/czech-glass?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_type=GemDuos\"\u003eRegular GemDuos\u003c\/a\u003e; both are flat on the back and intended to puzzle nicely together. And, you can scale down the GemDuo patterns to use Mini GemDuos instead. The world is your oyster!  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing info:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6723,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"8X5mm\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e6X4mm with parallel holes measuring IHD of 0.7mm. The holes are are spaced approximately 4mm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold by the Tube.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":8576,\"10\":2,\"11\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"sold in tubes of approximately 8.5 grams\"}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 8.5 grams per tube, approximately 120 beads per tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42788479500336,"sku":"CLOSEOUTgemduos-mini-jet-full-sliperit","price":4.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Screenshot2026-02-19at3.59.03PM.png?v=1771534757"},{"product_id":"gizmo-slide-bright-gold","title":"Gizmo Slide- Bright Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFinally! An answer that's small, easy and painless! No more fumbling fingers trying to macramé a fish knot over Chinese Knotting Cord to make an adjustable slide clasp. We have a new Gizmo that does it for us! It works best with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/chinese-knotting-cord?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_size=0.5mm\u0026amp;pf_t_size=0.8mm\"\u003e.08 or 0.5mm CKC\u003c\/a\u003e . We're not really recommending it with leather because the pulling back and forth on the leather to open and close can compromise the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures 5.3 x 5.3mm. Hole size: 1mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Greece of Zamak — a type of pewter that is cadmium and lead free and considered hypoallergenic. Bright gold finish is lacquered for longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold Individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Passion Fashion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43323384823856,"sku":"findings-gizmo-slide-bright-gold","price":0.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/gold_gizmo.png?v=1782056574"},{"product_id":"4mm-antique-silver","title":"4mm-  Antique Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAntique Silver is definitely our color of the year! It is our most popular finish in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/3mm-firepolish-antique-silver\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/products\/6mm-antique-silver\"\u003e6mm\u003c\/a\u003e, and now we have it in 4mm. This bead is just the right match with so many shapes and finishes... it's just the Queen of Neutrals. \u003cspan\u003eThis is one reason why we love Czech glass so much! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/projects\"\u003eProject\u003c\/a\u003e Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/highland-cuff\"\u003eHighland Cuffs\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/designing-a-cuff\"\u003eDesigning A Cuff\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/chandelier-earrings\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChandelier Earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1mm hole size will allow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/c-lon?_=pf\u0026amp;pf_t_size=Micro%20C-Lon\"\u003eMicro C-Lon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/ko\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003etwice for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/laddering\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eladdering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e or multiple passes for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/pages\/beadweaving\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebeadweaving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. Fits up 20g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/wire\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade in Czech Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold on 8 inch strands of approximately 50 beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nirvana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50799557443632,"sku":"czech-glass-4mm-anitique-silver","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/files\/Facetedgunmetalbeadstrandsonwhite.png?v=1792512767"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/4555\/collections\/Jewelry_supplies_on_a_clean_white.png?v=1792559474","url":"https:\/\/www.beadshop.com\/collections\/knotting-with-small-beads.oembed","provider":"Beadshop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}