3 As you start to add beads, they should only be on the front side of the piece. Although the knots twist, always pick up a strand of waxed linen from the front of the core.
There are two methods to add beads:
a) Loop: Pull a strand of waxed linen from the center. String a bead and pull it down to the base of the strand. Form a loop with the bead. Tie a double-4 knot, making sure the strand of waxed linen is inside the knot (Photo C).
b) Tie and cut: Pull a strand of waxed linen from the center. String a bead and slide it down to the base of the strand. Tie an overhand knot above the bead and cut off the rest of the strand (long bead, photo d). Tie a double-4 knot. When using this technique, you must also use its counterpart, Tie and add: Tie a knot at one end of the cut-off piece of linen, string a bead and slide it to the knot. Lay the strand into the core and tie a double-4 knot with the added strand inside (Photo D, round bead).
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