BeadSmith® Beading Awl with Wooden Handle

Beading Awls. An awl is a beading tool used for knotting that makes it easier for you to make consistent and tight knots. Use to form knots between beads & pearls. Beading Awls will comes in handy when you need to open small beads for covering crimps. Guides knots down close to beads & the fine point will help loosen knots and tangles.

Useful Tips by the BeadSmith® Knotting with an awl:
• Secure one end of your silk or nylon bead cord to a fastener.
• String a bead onto the cord.
• Make a loop around two of your fingers with the loose end of the cord.
• Drop the end of the cord between your fingers to create a loose overhand knot.
• Insert the tip of the awl through the center of the knot.
• Carefully slide the knot towards bead while pulling the loose end with your other hand.
• Remove awl and pull the knot tight.
• Repeat with each bead until the necklace is complete.