How to use Gimp?



Answer


How to use gimp to protect silk and bead cord, plus strengthen your strand
  1. String the first three beads.
  2. Carefully cut about 6mm ( 1/4'') of the Gimp and string it onto your bead cord. Next string one end of the clasp on to cord.
  3. Leave 100mm (4'') of cord between the needle and the three beads. Thread the cord back through the first bead. The wire will form a loop on which the clasp rests.
  4. Tie a single knot with both cords between the first and second beads, pulling tightly to secure the knot. String and secure the second knot in the same way.
  5. Then string through the third bead and trim the excess. Secure each of these end knots with glue.
  6. String the rest of the strand. Repeat steps 1-5 on the final three beads.( Don't leave extra cord between beads at this end).