How to Stop Your Knot Glue Spreading

stretch bracelet tips

We’ve all done it. Added a ‘tiny’ drop of glue… and watched it spread like a rumour in a small village.
To then wake up to a bracelet knot bonded to the beads on either side… and a few others for good measure.

Not the look we were going for.

So… should you glue your knots?

Yes.
But not quite like that 😬
This is not a ‘more is more’ situation. You only need the tiniest amount. Not a full-on glue event.

A simple fix that actually works

I clip either side of the knot using my mini bulldog clips (love em)!
This keeps the beads pulled slightly away
The knot dries overnight, with nothing to stick to.

Yay! 🤗

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