Techniques used with end caps

At each end of a necklace we will always tie a knot. Those rough looking knots will be removed from sight within an end cap. The purpose of end caps: end caps are used to keep knots securely removed from sight. They may also act as a jump ring would; as when a separate item needs to be attached to an end of a design.

	Technique 1: This technique is suitable for even line plaiting. String one small seed bead through 1 length of a string. Bring the two ends together and pull them down through an end cap. Arrange the bead to be in the middle of the string. Then use pliers to close the end cap. This technique is used when pairs of strings are needed, 2, 4 or 6 length and so on.
	Technique 2: This technique is suitable for one length stringing. Turn up the end cap and pull one string through. String 1 small seed bead and tie a knot 2-3 times over the bead. Then use pliers to close the end cap. This style is used when an odd number of lines is needed, 3 or 5 and so on.

Creating hooks

1. One of the characteristics of end caps is to give a neat presentation
2. Use pliers to bend back the hooked part at an angle between 85-90 degrees
3. Use pliers once again, create a smooth curve when bending in the hook
4. Now it's ready to be used