knotting ribbon
with clam shell ends
you will need the following supplies:
clam shells
tiger tail
beads
clasp
crimp beads
scissors
needle nose pliers
3” tail
crush
Step 1: Cut a piece of tiger tail 8" longer
than desired length. Attach a clam shell then
a crimp bead. Leave a 3-inch tail and crush
the crimp bead with your needle nose pliers.
Step 2: Thread the tail back through the
hole of the clam shell and pull to tighten.
Step 3: Use your needle nose pliers to close
the clam shell over the crimp bead.
Step 4: Thread on your beads. Make sure
that you hide the excess 3-inch tail inside the
first few beads.
Step 5: Once you have added all your
beads, add your final clam shell and crimp
bead.
Step 6: Do not crush your crimp bead yet.
Thread the tail back through the clam shell
and several beads.
Step 8: Close the clam shell with your
needle nose pliers. Pull tightly on the
remaining tail and cut off as closely as
possible. If there is any of the tail left poking
out tuck it into the bead.
Step 9: To finish, attach your clasp by
hooking the open loop of the clam shell over
the hoop of the clasp and close hoop.
Repeat to finish other side.
crush
pull tight
Step 7: Slowly and carefully pull the tail
tight, making sure there are no gaps
between your beads. Crush the crimp bead.
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