Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques

Overview

“In this section, I'll teach you how to tie knots for some pieces. One will use the flat knot we saw in the previous lesson; we'll use it to create the necklace closure. Another will be the magic knot to join the strands into the earrings when we finish tying.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Closing knots, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques. Explore metal jewelry techniques, from cut to finishes, to create unique and original custom pieces.

Partial transcription of the video

“Closing Knots. In this lesson, we'll learn how to make closing knots. One of them uses a square knot and the other uses a sliding knot. I hung these two strings. It's just an example. You don't have to make it this way. It's just so we can make the knot. For the sliding knot, we'll need an additional string. The first thing we'll do is place our string over everything you want to close up. I'm closing up these four strings. Make a U shape... ...and use a finger to hold this down. Once you have your U, start wrapping around. One, two, as many loops as you want. Your string must be long enoug...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Innovative Artisanal Jewelry Techniques

• Level: Beginner
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• 298 students
• 8 units
• 105 lessons (15h 8m)
• 37 downloads

• Category

  Craft, Fashion

• Areas

  Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Fashion Design, Fiber Arts, Jewelry Design