How to start a hemp necklace?

Question

how do you make the loop or even a over hand knot.

when i make it it's still lose you can pull it through.

is there any site with pictures or

step by step instructions.

i know how to make a necklace but the loop im having a big promble with.

Answer 1

When you start you use strings folded double, so you have a good loop, you can either tie an overhand knot in it, (the whole bundle together,) or put the lot around something and start with the basic knot.

This site is rather good:

http://www.beadage.net/hemp/index.shtml

This site shows how to get nice loops at the start without an overhand knot:

http://www.curbly.com/threadbanger/posts...

And this one with an overhand:

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/...

If nothing works for you, you can also buy a clasp and feed the string through the rings of the clasp, or through tiny split rings which can be fitted though the clasps rings.