[Jewelry making - Article 00008] - [Orchid] To knot beads, or not to knot beads?

[Janet Kofoed]

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>         Is there a Mohs hardness level above which you don't have to
>     knot and below which one should ALWAYS knot? 

    As far as I know, it's always better to knot, if only to avoid the
    whole string scattering if the cord breaks. Besides, the bead strand
    hangs better when knotted. 

Janet Kofoed


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