Most of the beaded jewelries make use of silk string. Silk strings are strong in nature. They are usually used when the design demands knotting between the beads or elements. The ends of the silk cord can be connected with the help of clasps set having crimping end. Silk cords are no good for heavy beady as they might break. They are generally used along with light weighted beads.
To properly thread your bead with a silk cord you need to check the following things. You should have a needle of correct size. The eyes of the needle should be wide enough to accommodate the cord. Calculate the bead weight and determine the corresponding thread weight needed to support the beads. Now we will go through the beading process.
Take enough silk cord according to your need. Wax the cord to avoid fraying. Now you have to thread the silk cord through the eyes of the needle. Thread the eye in such a manner there is a long tail available. The longer part is your working cord. Now you have to make a surgeon knot at the end leaving enough space before the knot to attach the clasps. A surgeon knot is made by passing the other end of the cord twice through the loop made at the desired end. Tighten the knot as close to the desired point.
Now thread the first bead over the needle to the knot we just made. Above the bead, make a loop around the middle and index finger while holding the bead with the thump and middle finger. It might be tough for the first time. You will get use to it gradually. Pull the working cord through the loop. You have to place beading tweezers through the loop to fasten the cord at the top securely. The bead and tweezers should be tightly packed. Tighten the knot in such manner; the knot should rest against the tweezers. Push the knot down by releasing the tweezers. Now you will get a new knot tightly placed above the bead. Place the next bead and repeat the steps till all the beads are finished.
Once all the beads are finished you have to close the loop by attaching clasps. To do that, you have to cut the two end of the cord at a slanting angle. This will make the ends of the cord pointed. Apply some glue inside the sleeves of the clasps you are planning to use. Place the cord into the sleeves. Remember to keep the cord away from the clasps assembly.
Now thread it through the first and second sleeve through any gap available. Now all that left to do is to tighten the crimp with the cord by applying pressure. Don’t overdo it as it might break the metal. This will provide a better grip between the cord and the crimp. Repeat the process for the other end. Now you can attach the clasps at the both end to join the ends.
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03 MarSilk Cord for Beading and Jewelry Making
19 NovPerfect Makeup Tips About Lash Mascara
Replace mascara every three months. As mascara is a breeding ground for bacteria, most tube and wand mascaras have an antibacterial agent in them that lasts about 6 weeks. This will keep you safe for 2 – 3 months, but the longer you keep the mascara, the more you risk eye infection. If you notice the smell changes or the texture changes, throw it out.
Most mascara comes in brown or black – brunettes are normally told to use black mascara, blondes are to use brown mascara. Of course, the color choice is up to you – if you are going for drama, go for black, and go for 2 or 3 coats for an even brassier look.
There’s a coating film for intensity, a conditioning film for curve, and a fixing film for long lasting beauty.
For some, lash combs are simply too fussy. But for some makeup artists, they’re a great invention and keep lashes glob-free and perfectly separated.
Black goes for everyone and everywhere. Black mascara is universal! There are various shades of grey, dark brown and dark blue, so if you decide to buy black mascara, make sure it is actual black.
Pushing” black eye shadow into the line of the eyelashes will create an illusion of thicker lashes.
Eyelash extensions process which is performed at salons, an aesthetician applies individual synthetic lashes to your lash line with a special adhesive. It takes 1-2 hours to complete and the results are dramatic, lasting up to two months.
Looking down into the mirror, apply the mascara lash as closely as possible to natural lash line and centrally on the eyelid. Loosen grip with tweezers and use tweezers to place inner and outer corner of lash in position. Draw a thin eyeline over base of lashes with eyeliner to hide lash base.
The perfect method for gentle and desired stroke is to look down into the mirror. Stroke lashes upward with just a tip of the brush. Always brush the lashes upwards from below to get the both sides of the lashes.
Begin by lightly brushing the mascara tip back and forth across the lower lashes. Then brush mascara on the upper lashes. Open eye all the way and get brush as close to your inner lid as possible. Brush upward.
The atmosphere of the bedroom must be cool and calm.
One should keep the bedroom dark with dark fabric of windows. If it is not possible, one can try dark eye shades.
Do not make a noise in bedroom. Sounds in bedroom must be consistent and low.
Eye lash curlers are great way to open up the eye area and countertact the effect of drooping lashes. However, your eyeslashes are extremely delicailate little fellows so you must take real but care when doing it. And finally please don’t try to curl your lashes after you have applied your massacre.
Mascara not only colors the lashes but also highlights the eyes as the focal point of your face and may add a dramatic touch to your makeup.
It is always important to make sure you remove all your old mascara from your lashes before applying a fresh coat the next day, doing this will prevent you lashes from becoming heavily coated and weighing your lashes down.
Do not keep computers and TVs in the bedroom for receiving beauty sleep.
One must make a bedtime routine.
29 JanHow to Wax Your Own Eyebrows
Waxing your own eyebrows isn’t a difficult or particularly painful task, and can save you some money in the process.
First find a good brand of wax, the best type is the kind you have to melt and uses muslin type cloth strips. Follow their directions for melting.
Use a toner and cleanse eyebrow area then dry thoroughly. You want them to be very clean and dry.
First, you need to get a picture of the perfect shape you want to aim towards. A general rule of thumb is the brow should start straight above the inner corner of your eye, and end above the corner of your outer eye. The highest peak of the brow should be straight above the pupil of your eye.
All you want to do with waxing is shape the brow to this contour cleanly. Be careful not to do too much, you can always do more if you want. The goal is a natural looking brow.
Use a wooden stick or toothpick to apply the warm wax. Always apply the wax in the direction of hair growth. For the brow area, that’s towards the outer eye. On the bridge of the nose area, the growth area is straight up. Work in small sections.
Immediately, apply the muslin cloth and press for a few seconds so the wax can adhere. Using your thumb and forefinger with one hand, stretch the skin tight. With the other hand with a fast motion, rip the cloth in the opposite direction of hair growth. This will be opposite of the direction you applied the wax. Bridge of the nose area, you’ll be pulling downwards. Eyebrow area will be pulling towards your nose. If a few stragglers are missed, pluck those with tweezers.
Next, cleanse your eyebrow with toner again. Apply some gentle lotion. The area may be pink for a few hours.
With some practice, it becomes very easy to do and takes very little time.