But what about the things you want to bead with a knot in between--or do you simply not string anything that way? I'm thinking of pearls, in particular, but I have some other stone beads that I think would look great with the knots. That is, if I can figure out what the best thread/cord might be (for instance, I have some gorgeous turquoise and jade and carnelian and tourmaline that could go in various combinations, such as a carnelian string with a big turquoise tear-drop in the middle, and a combination of the jade and tourmaline in a simple strand, or a combination of jade and carnelian.) I have a variety of heishi, shell and stone, so could use a wire and put these in between the bigger beads, but in my mind's eye knots seem to suit the design.

SRS