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emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord - Glass Loop and Stick Pearl Toggle Clasp

by Paula S. Morgan
for About.com

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Add the Second Strand of Seed Beads to the Stick Pearl

Glass and Stick Pearl Clasp on a Section of emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord - Step Five

Glass and Stick Pearl Clasp on a Section of emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord - Step Five

Paula S. Morgan
With your needle exiting the emBead™ cord exactly opposite the first set of beads added. Place another 10 size 15/0 seed beads onto the Fireline. Pass the needle through the stick pearl and the accent bead, then loop the thread over the size 15/0 seed bead placed on top of the CZ bead, and then pass back through the stick pearl. Pass the thread back through the second set of ten size 15/0 seed beads you just added, then stitch through the emBead™ cord in a few places to secure the stick pearl. This makes a more secure double loop with two separate sets of beads.

Not shown, but as an extra security measure, you may wish to pass the thread back through every other size 15/0 seed bead, then loop the thread around the strand next to it. This will secure the strands together so that there is no gap between then, which will help prevent it from catching, as open loops sometimes do.

Finally, tie off the Fireline securely, hiding any knots inside beads as much as possible. Don't worry if you are unable to hide them completely, as you can always stitch a bead or two over them once you begin to embellish the emBead™ cord bracelet.

That's it! You've got a beautiful, custom made, secure and very elegant toggle clasp on your emBead™ Silk Covered Beading Cord. Now, you can bead embroider the emBead™ cord with beads, pearls, rhinestones, or anything else you'd like to add to create your own unique beaded bracelet. Have fun!

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