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Stringing technique: ‘Ladder’-effect (stringing wax cords from opposite sides)

This technique is not difficult at all, but it does give your piece of jewelry an extra edge. The look of this technique might remind one of a ladder. It looks great in a bracelet design.

Stringing technique 4 Step 1

Step 1:
Take two pieces of wax cord of the same length; the wires must be long enough for a piece of jewelry (keep in mind that due to the knots and the stringing technique the cords will become quite a bit shorter). Make a knot in the cords together at at least 3cm from the ends of the cords.

Stringing technique 4 Step 2

Step 2:
String to each cord separately the same number of beads.

Stringing technique 4 Step 3

Step 3:
Take a different bead (for example a cylinder bead or an oval bead). Thread one wax cord from one side through the hole of the bead and thread the other wax cord from the opposite side through the hole of the bead.

Stringing technique 4 Step 4

Step 4:
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the piece of jewelry has reached the desired length (in order to create a symmetrical piece of jewelry, end with step 2). Make a knot in both cords together.

 
 
 

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