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Hi Juel, Any thin long needle can be used as a tool for placing a knot—but it is totally unnecessary (as I mentioned above). A more complicated instrument would be an even greater time-waster. It's true there is more than one way to string a necklace—but some ways are pointedly silly. I knew a woman some years ago who strung all of the beads onto the line, and then had to run that line—beads and all— through every loop she made when tying a knot. I thought it was ridiculous—but she thought it was the best way to insure that all of the beads would go on the line. The one good thing about her approach was that the line of beads was shorter by one bead with every knot she tied. Go figure. One of my advantages as a bead researcher and artist is that I have a long-time experience dealing with whatever issue appears. I believe in working smoothly, effectively, and accurately, to get the best possible outcome. And in my classes, this is what I teach. Yes, restoring a beautiful necklace (or composing a new one) gives one a great feeling of accomplishment. And making a client happy is a worthwhile goal. I am pretty successful. Be well. Jamey All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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