- 1). Determine the length you want to make your necklace and add 4 inches. Cut the beading string to this length.
- 2). Tie a small double knot in one end of the beading string and place one dot of glue on the knot to set it. Allow the glue to dry completely.
- 3). Unscrew the barrel clasp so you have two separate halves. Set one half aside.
- 4). Insert the unknotted end of the beading string into the large end of the barrel clasp half and pull it through the other end until the knot rests inside the barrel. The knot should be large enough to stay inside the barrel without slipping through the smaller hole, thus hiding the knot inside.
- 5). Add beads to the beading string in whatever design you desire. Leave about 3 to 4 inches of excess string for knotting.
- 6). Place the second half of the barrel clasp onto the beading string, inserting the string through the small hole first and pushing the barrel clasp along the string to sit right beside the beads. The excess string should extend out the larger end of the barrel.
- 7). Tie a double knot in the string, making the knot as close to the inside of the barrel as possible. Use the tip of a straight pin to push the knot inside the barrel, if necessary.
- 8). Place a dot of glue on the knot hiding inside the barrel and allow the glue to dry completely.
- 9). Trim off any excess beading string with the scissors.
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