Comments on: Adjustable Sliding Knot Necklace (Tutorial)

By: Jo Nova

Jo Nova — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:39:43 +0000

Brilliant. So fast. Just what I needed to know. Thank you! Jo

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:11:35 +0000

In reply to Paula. Paula, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! :)

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:35:13 +0000

You rock, Rena! Thank you for teaching us all how to do this without wanting to put our heads through brick walls! I finally got my sunstone pendant done and can wear it today. The pics, the measurements, and the simple step-by-step instructions really ran all over other sliding knot tutorials, covering all the missing pieces they lacked. THANK YOU!!! XO

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 18:02:16 +0000

Thank you so much! Just after the quarantine began, the necklace that holds my Dad’s wedding ring broke. I’m now wearing it again for the first time since, thanks to your awesome directions. Again, many thanks!

By: Cathey

Cathey — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:49:41 +0000

Thanks so much for these instructions. I’m so bad at this sort of thing and I love making jewelry. I have a couple great necklaces that have the sliding knot and I love them.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 06 May 2020 14:44:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing! The tutorial was easy to follow and it looks fantastic on my necklace 🙂

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:35:49 +0000

In reply to Vivian. Hi Vivian, I have never experimented with that type of cord with this project. Whenever you wonder whether a technique will work with a particular type of component, here's the best thing to do: First do a test run on a small scrap or sample of your component. Then you can see how the technique will (or won’t) work on the sample, without ruining your actual piece. Another benefit of doing the test run on a scrap first – you’ll probably discover some things about the technique that will help you get better results when you do the technique on your actual component! Please let us know how it turns out!

By: Vivian

Vivian — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:50:48 +0000

Do you think this would work with a four-strand round braid made of 1 mm waxed polyester cords, or would it catch?

By: Virginia Metternick

Virginia Metternick — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:05:37 +0000

Trying to learn these knots. Thank

By: Barbara

Barbara — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 15:33:28 +0000

I just fixed my sister necklace and now is perfect, thank you

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:38:05 +0000

In reply to Sydney. My pleasure, Sydney!

By: Sydney

Sydney — Sun, 12 Jan 2020 23:25:22 +0000

This was very helpful to me, easy to remember, and simple! Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 06:32:39 +0000

In reply to Roy Rojas. Roy, thanks so much for letting me know how this tutorial helped you! :)

By: Roy Rojas

Roy Rojas — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 13:59:04 +0000

This was super useful! I just started wire wrapping jewelry and wanted to be able to place them on this type of necklace. The slip knot tutorial was perfect. Thanks again.

By: loopditoop

loopditoop — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:21:25 +0000

In reply to Sheila Meador. thnaks shleia

By: loopditoop

loopditoop — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:21:02 +0000

In reply to Teresa. do you have arthritis

By: loopditoop

loopditoop — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 21:19:35 +0000

In reply to Paula J Countryman. lmfao get good scrub

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 15:57:55 +0000

In reply to Seema. My pleasure, Seema! I'm sure your daughter will be delighted. :)

By: Seema

Seema — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 11:19:31 +0000

In reply to James. I just turned it around to make it look spacially like the first and did the same thing.

By: Seema

Seema — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 11:18:11 +0000

Hello, very clear instructions. I made a small jewellery for my daughter using your Instructions. Thank you so much.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:37:03 +0000

In reply to Christine. Christine, thanks so much for your feedback! Hugs from across the pond. :)

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 14:27:44 +0000

Thank you for this great tutorial. It seems more complicated written down than it is when you actually follow your instructions. Good mix of text and photo to show us exactly what it should look like. I especially appreciated the “don’t let go until I tell you” Thanks from England!!

By: Katherin

Katherin — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:38:04 +0000

This was so helpful. I’d been trying to fix a necklace of mine for ages and this was the best option.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:38:02 +0000

In reply to Diane Giunta. Diane, thank you so much! That's fabulous to hear! :)

By: Diane Giunta

Diane Giunta — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 19:54:08 +0000

Best visual tutorial! Thank you

By: James

James — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 15:55:16 +0000

Really great, thanks, I’ve been trying to do this for ages. I just wish you’d shown how to do the second knot using pictures too as I can’t figure that bit out!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 09 May 2019 21:17:10 +0000

In reply to Lisa. You're very welcom, Lisa! Enjoy making more sliding necklaces!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 09 May 2019 20:40:42 +0000

Excellent tutorial!! Thank you so very much!!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 08 May 2019 19:13:06 +0000

In reply to kqmisc. My pleasure, kqmisc! Thank you for your lovely feedback. :)

By: kqmisc

kqmisc — Wed, 08 May 2019 18:34:35 +0000

Thank you for this well constructed tutorial. It’s much clearer than others I had tried.

By: Kate Hopper

Kate Hopper — Tue, 07 May 2019 12:22:38 +0000

Excellent

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:07:42 +0000

In reply to Shelli Kenney. My pleasure, Shelli! Thank you for letting me know how well this worked for you! :)

By: Shelli Kenney

Shelli Kenney — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 18:59:56 +0000

Thank you for this tutorial. It was just what I needed to fix the knots that I have tried for adjustable necklaces.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:29:22 +0000

In reply to B. Thank you, B! Pedagogical is my speciality! :)

By: B

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:08:55 +0000

So pedagogical well done to all of us, and thank you Rena!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 18:41:06 +0000

In reply to Helen. Thank you, Helen! I'm so glad to hear that! :)

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 16:24:35 +0000

Thank you, Rena! I had two pendants that had lost their chains over the years. When I was given a new pendant as a gift recently I decided to put all three on cord with adjustable knots, but had no idea how to do it. After spending half an hour following your excellent instructions I now have three wearable necklaces. Thank you!

By: DONNA TRAVIS

DONNA TRAVIS — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:39:42 +0000

the easiest tutorial I have ever seen…thankx

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 17:33:47 +0000

In reply to Saskia. Hi Saskia, thanks for asking! I've never used adjustable sliding knots with nylon cord. You'd have to experiment with it to see if it makes good adjustable sliding knots. I'd love to hear how it works for you.

By: Saskia

Saskia — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:22:54 +0000

I’d like to use the sliding knot closure with some 2mm nylon cord. Do you think it will hold? Or do you need leather for the friction so it doesn’t slip? Thanks for the tutorial!

By: Carroll

Carroll — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:30:12 +0000

This is the most helpful tutorial I have ever seen! Thanks so much.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 27 Jan 2019 00:51:03 +0000

In reply to Michelle. My pleasure, Michelle!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:05:48 +0000

Great tutorial! Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:33:08 +0000

In reply to William. William, thank you so much for your feedback! I'm glad this tutorial helped you! :)

By: William

William — Sun, 20 Jan 2019 21:41:53 +0000

I saw knots like this in the early 90s and never learned how it was done. Great toturial, got it on my first try.

By: Kathryn McDonald

Kathryn McDonald — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 06:23:43 +0000

thanks for this tutorial. My mother in law can no longer get her arms up to do up a necklace so I used this tutorial to convert her necklaces – now she can get them on and pull them to the desired length. Kathryn

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:07:06 +0000

In reply to Pat. Pat, you're very welcome! I'm a lefty too! :) I'm so glad this tutorial works for you.

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 13:54:20 +0000

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am left handed and yours is the first tutorial I have found that is SO clear and foolproof that I can transpose it – actually, one is using each hand to complete the process so anyone can follow it. Watch out fiddly fastenings, here I come,,,,,,,,,

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 05:06:37 +0000

In reply to Nancy Lee Kemper. Hi Nancy Lee! Thanks for asking about how to print a tutorial into a PDF. You'll find instructions for doing that here: Easy Way to Print a Jewelry Making Journal Tutorial. I hope this helps, and thank you for your lovely comment on my Adjustable Sliding Know Necklace Tutorial! :)

By: Nancy Lee Kemper

Nancy Lee Kemper — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:13:29 +0000

Loved the tutorial; I’m old school, though, and find it helpful for my use when using printed instructions. Tried from the web site but pictures sometimes get divided over a page. Any suggestions? Is there a pdf form of this? Thanks so much.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 19:53:49 +0000

In reply to Judy O. Judy O, I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you for letting me know! :)

By: Judy O

Judy O — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 19:42:34 +0000

Rena,
Thank you so much for this great tutorial. I’m not there craftiest person but you were so clear and easy to follow. I got it right away. Awesome! Thanks again.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:23:32 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Gamble. Jennifer, my pleasure! I'm so happy to hear this tutorial worked so well for you! :)

By: Jennifer Gamble

Jennifer Gamble — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:33:05 +0000

Thank you so much for this helpful tutorial. If I had known that sliding knots were so easy to create, I would have incorporated them into my jewelry designs a long time ago! I love your tutorials.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:43:24 +0000

In reply to Jason Philip. Jason, thank you for letting me know how this tutorial worked for you! You made my day. :)

By: Jason Philip

Jason Philip — Sat, 18 Aug 2018 12:47:04 +0000

Amazingly simple and direct tutorial, the pictures alone were enough for me to know what I was doing – thanks 🙂

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 14:52:09 +0000

In reply to Mike. My pleasure, Mike! And thank you for letting me know you found it helpful! :)

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 13:34:08 +0000

This is the best tutorial for knot tying I have ever seen. Many thanks!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:05:06 +0000

In reply to Miranda Reyes. Miranda, thank you for letting me know how this tutorial worked out for you! I have never used glue on the knots, but you may want to experiment with the glue on a scrap piece of cord and see what happens.

By: Miranda Reyes

Miranda Reyes — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 17:01:56 +0000

Worked like a charm and so easy to understand your instructions! Do you think it’s necessary to add glue to the knots to stop them from coming undone if using a thin cotton cord? Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:01:59 +0000

In reply to Nancy Farrell. Nancy, I’m so glad you were able to get those necklaces fixed up. Thanks for letting me know how this tutorial helped you! :)

By: Nancy Farrell

Nancy Farrell — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:52:49 +0000

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I had to repair two necklaces today and I couldn’t figure out how I had done this years ago. You instructions and photos had my repairs done in a flash.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 07 May 2018 16:51:17 +0000

In reply to Shelley. My pleasure, Shelley! I so appreciate your comment! :)

By: Shelley

Shelley — Mon, 07 May 2018 16:47:54 +0000

Another fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much for always taking the time to capture every step in such helpful detail… your instructions and pics make your tutorials so do-able! 🙂

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:34:52 +0000

In reply to glenda harrett.

Thanks for asking, Glenda! You are correct – the adjustable sliding knots are NOT likely to untie themselves. Alternatively, a good necklace design that would pull open easily as a safety feature would be a chain or cord with clasp attached by a jump ring of a gauge that would pull open easily. Or use a magnetic clasp. I hope this helps! 🙂

By: glenda harrett

glenda harrett — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:14:41 +0000

In case they get hung on something and it is around your necklace as a necklace..is this a choking hazard in other words will the cord undo itself to keep a person from choking to death?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 04:20:05 +0000

In reply to Robert. Robert, I'm so glad to hear this tutorial was a breakthrough for you! Thank you for letting me know. I don't have a formula such as you mentioned, but I would simply cut a length of cord that's about 4x your wrist measurement. Then create the bracelet and trim off the excess ends. Then measure the amount of cord you cut off. Subtract the cut off length from the total length (the 4x wrist measurement) and you'll know how long of a cord to cut in the future for that 7" bracelet.

By: Robert

Robert — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:56:05 +0000

I finally get it. I can now delete the other post that didn’t come close to your tutorial. The tutorial made it so simple and easy to follow. I plan to use this for a leather/ bead bracelet. Do you have formula the I can use to determine the length of cord to use for this application? The circumference of my wrist is 7″.
Thank you very much and I look forward to your reply.
Robert.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:11:50 +0000

In reply to Cameron. Cameron, thank you! I recommend that you contact some of the major jewelry suppliers and ask which of their cords they recommend for waterproof purposes.

By: Cameron

Cameron — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:01:20 +0000

Hi, loved the tutorial! One question though, if I wanted the necklace to be waterproof what type of string/cord should I use?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:33:11 +0000

In reply to Emily. Emily, thank you so much for letting me know! That's lovely to hear. :)

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:07:32 +0000

This is a really great tutorial, the step by step pictures are really helpful! I was able to use this knot to make a bracelet that can fit around my hand but also tighten to fit my narrow wrists lol. Thanks!!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 23:05:09 +0000

Thank you for the excellent tutorial. Like a couple other commenters, I am bothered by the little hanging bits left at the knots. I was thinking of cutting them fairly close and gluing a little bead on to keep the end from sliding through the knot. Have you ever tried this? Do you know what kind of glue I should try?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:40:07 +0000

In reply to Ellen. My pleasure, Ellen! Thank you for letting me know how helpful this is for you. :)

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 15:14:08 +0000

This tutorial was amazing! Now I can fix a necklace for my boyfriend! Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:58:12 +0000

In reply to Joanie Chambers. Joanie, thank you so much for letting me know! I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother, but honored that my tutorial helped you create a way to keep her close to your heart. Hugs to you.

By: Joanie Chambers

Joanie Chambers — Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:50:54 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this, Rena! My sister bought me a lovely pendant with our mother’s ashes in it , they just sent a silk cord to hang it on. Now I can adjust the cord and slip it on easily.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 20:43:58 +0000

In reply to Christine. Hi Christine, after making the knot on the first side, you can flip the necklace over (like you'd flip a pancake to cook the second side of it) and make the knot on the second side exactly the same way, without having to retrain your hands to tie the knot in a different direction. :) That's how I did it on the finished necklace you can see in several photos in this tutorial.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 19:51:20 +0000

Rena,
I too had great success with these clear and detailed directions. However, I did get confused when it was time to tie the second knot. I kept tying it backward, so the two short ends were not heading in opposite directions. Would you consider one more photo and set of instructions: How to turn the half-completed necklace so that the second knot is heading in the right direction?

If I’m the only one with this difficulty, then never mind. Thank you for your help,
Christine

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 21:38:24 +0000

In reply to Linda. Linda, thank you for letting me know you got lost before the second knot. After you finish the first knot, simply make the same knot on the other end of the necklace. Please let me know if this works for you, or if you still need more help! :)

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 20:50:45 +0000

I must be the only person that couldn’t finish. It was all great until the second knot. There was no photo so I couldn’t figure it out,

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 10 May 2017 16:04:05 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Debbie, thanks for asking! I like 2mm leather cord for adjustable sliding knot necklaces.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 10 May 2017 15:21:25 +0000

Great advice thank you.
What’s the best thickness of cord for a necklace?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 02 May 2017 06:54:41 +0000

In reply to Josiah Hawkins. Awesome, Josiah! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)

By: Josiah Hawkins

Josiah Hawkins — Tue, 02 May 2017 03:59:21 +0000

Thanks a lot! This is my first time making a necklace, and it turned out perfectly thanks to your tutorial!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 01 May 2017 14:49:19 +0000

In reply to Mary dane. That's lovely to hear, Mary! Thank you for letting me know. :)

By: Mary dane

Mary dane — Mon, 01 May 2017 12:02:32 +0000

Thank you so much for the tutorial. I had always wondered how to do that, and I just helped my daughter make a lovely necklace using your method. Now I just have to hope I can remember how to do it in future. 🙂

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:12:25 +0000

In reply to hillarie. Awesome, Hillarie! Thanks so much for letting me know! :)

By: hillarie

hillarie — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 13:11:54 +0000

Thank you for posting this guide. I tied the knot without issue on my first attempt.

By: Linda Phipps

Linda Phipps — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:16:13 +0000

Finally. I can understand and follow you. Please continue to help us. Thanks.