Stretch Bracelets & the Tricky Ricky Knot

We have Ricky from DakotaStones to teach us how to make a Tricky Ricky Knot in this video tutorial. Make fun stretch bracelets using this knot for tying your elastics!

A few products and tools to get your started in making your own stretch bracelets:

• Beadalon Elasticity  (We recommend using 0.5mm or 0.8mm elastic for standard beads. If your beads have larger holes, use the 1mm.)
• Bead Smith Big Eye Needle
• Your choice of Cutter Tool
• Bead Stoppers
• Your choice of beads, gemstones, metal beads and more!

Video Tutorial

Now that you have watched the video and found the perfect knot to making your stretch bracelet, you are sure to make an arm full of stretchy bracelets! A few important notes to keep in mind when making your knots:

• Start with a 2.5′ elastic
• Pre-stretch your elastic before stringing.
• Cut one end of your Big Eye Needle to be able to easily slide your needle off the elastic. You can re-use needle for more stretch bracelets.
• Optional: you can add a drop of glue to add strength to your knot.
• A visual illustration of tying the elastic: