How to Tie Waistbeads

What you will need: scissors, small container, and a lighter

Instructions:

1. Take one end of strand in each hand.(In each strand, notice each end has a BLACK fixed anchor bead. Do NOT CUT BEAD UNTIL STRAND IS TIED)

2. Bring strand around the back of your body like a belt.

3. Pull both black anchor beads to release slip knots.

4. Place your strand on your stomach or hips at the preferred location.

5. Make sure that the beads are pushed all the way back to prevent gaps. Gaps in your waistbead create pinching!

6. Cross strand (make an X) at preferred location.

7. Create your first knot. Excess beads should be toward black anchors beads at this time.

8. Tie up to 3-4 knot to ensure a secure fit.

9. Cut excess string close to knot (anchor beads and excess beads included) and put into your small container.

10. For Beginners: Place a dab of super glue on knot to prevent slipping. For Experts: lightly burn the ends of the knot and roll between index and thumb to secure.

11. ENJOY YOUR BEADIFUL WAISTBEADS!!!

For video instructions, please watch the instruction video above or follow @beadifulwaistbeads on TikTok

{Bonus} If you are still having trouble with tying, simply search on YouTube “How to Tie Waistbeads”