This video tutorial by Gina from Working Opal demonstrates how to create a square knot sliding closure for a macrame bracelet. The closure allows the bracelet to be easily adjustable and can be used with different sizes of cord. Gina uses coated colorful cord and a contrasting color to create the closure, which is secured with a simple overhand knot. She then ties a series of square knots, making sure to keep the tension even, and trims the excess cord. To finish, she melts the ends of the cord to prevent fraying and adds a knot on either side of the closure to secure it. The result is a versatile and adjustable sliding square knot closure that can be used for various types of jewelry and with different types of cord.
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1. The video tutorial is about creating a square knot sliding closure for a bracelet.
2. The closure is adjustable and can be used with different sizes of cord.
3. The tutorial uses a larger size of cord to make it easier to see.
4. The cord used is 1mm coated colorful cord from bbcraft.com.
5. A contrasting color is used to distinguish the square knot closure from the original cord ends.
6. The technique involves tying a simple overhand knot with a new piece of cord.
7. The cord is then passed under the turquoise cords and over the top of the left-hand side of the cord.
8. The right-hand side of the cord is then passed over the top of the left-hand side and through the loop.
9. The process is repeated to create a total of six knots after the overhand knot.
10. The square knot closure is then secured by melting the ends of the cord with a lighter.
11. The excess cord is trimmed, and the ends are melted to prevent fraying.
12. A bead or knot can be added to the ends of the cord to prevent it from going through the sliding knot closure.
13. The final step is to tie a knot on either side of the thread to secure it.