Heres a 'How to' guide to go with my how to video here:)
2. QUIET METHODS
This article from
Wikihow
also describes a quiet method which is more like counting the beads
in one hand. This method is possible with Worry Knots by tying a
worry knot- knot further down the string and then counting each bead
as it passes through your hand but I think this one is the least
suited out of the traditional methods because of the specific size and shape
of beads used for Worry Knots, but its all subjective really, maybe I
just don’t like counting :)
The third well known
and used method is called the Loud method when using Komboloi. I
again adapt this one slightly for Worry Knots because my beads are
smaller and lighter. I Just tie a temporary double knot about half
way down the string and and then you hold the string in between the
index and middle finger and with the heavy gem and starting with the
knot in your palm, you bring the beads over your index finget to the
front and then move the middel finger back round infront and continue
to keep doing this.
The last technique I
just did when I was playing around but I really like the sound it
creates and how it feels. You simply tie the beads around your index
and middle finger and then simply swing them left to right. I like
to do this gently so that the end gem doesn’t clunk into your hand
causing any pain, this is just a very calming and the beads make
quite a soothing sound too and I hope you get a sense of calm from
doing it.
After a lot of
swinging the beads, trying different techniques I think the 5 I have
shown are the most therapeutic and calming of them all but of course
you can come up with your own techniques of swinging or manipulating
the beads, just please be careful not to swing them too fast, close
to others or too loosely!
I will discuss the 3
methods used with traditional worry beads and how these can
be adapted to suit Worry Knot jewellery better.
Then I will
introduce a technique I am calling the Worry Knot techniques which I
have tried and tested during the past few weeks that really suit the
size, shape and textures of my Worry Knot Jewellery.
1. EASY
1. EASY
The first is called
easy, it is the most simple and easy thing to do with the beads, you
just hold them in one palm and just listen to the sound they make as you roll them in your palm. I
find this just as relieving as biting my nails.
You simply hold the
gem in one hand and the knot in the other and separate the string out
slightly The aim is to just slide the beads down the string, quietly
and slowly, focussing on how slowly and quietly you can do it. I find
this super calming and with my Worry Knots using smaller and lighter
beads than traditional worry beads, you really have to focus quite a
lot on the angle of the string which helps you relax as you turn your
brain to the simple, slow task in hand.
This article from
Wikihow
also describes a quiet method which is more like counting the beads
in one hand. This method is possible with Worry Knots by tying a
worry knot- knot further down the string and then counting each bead
as it passes through your hand but I think this one is the least
suited out of the traditional methods because of the specific size and shape
of beads used for Worry Knots, but its all subjective really, maybe I
just don’t like counting :)
I personally prefer
the method this chap uses (4: 30 mins in) where he
transfers the beads down through his hands from both strings. the
sound of the beads hitting each other is amazing, although I
personally prefer the more focussed quiet approach discussed above
for my particular beads.
3. LOUD METHOD –
WORRY KNOT ADAPTATION
The third well known
and used method is called the Loud method when using Komboloi. I
again adapt this one slightly for Worry Knots because my beads are
smaller and lighter. I Just tie a temporary double knot about half
way down the string and and then you hold the string in between the
index and middle finger and with the heavy gem and starting with the
knot in your palm, you bring the beads over your index finget to the
front and then move the middel finger back round infront and continue
to keep doing this.
I find this really therapeutic and once you get
the hang of it, its amazing, don’t forget you can tie as many knots
into the cord as you like, these are only temporary which is why the
use of string or cord is important when making y worry knots.
4. SWINGING
You can also just
swing the beads if you want.
5. THE WORRY KNOT
METHOD.
The last technique I
just did when I was playing around but I really like the sound it
creates and how it feels. You simply tie the beads around your index
and middle finger and then simply swing them left to right. I like
to do this gently so that the end gem doesn’t clunk into your hand
causing any pain, this is just a very calming and the beads make
quite a soothing sound too and I hope you get a sense of calm from
doing it.
After a lot of
swinging the beads, trying different techniques I think the 5 I have
shown are the most therapeutic and calming of them all but of course
you can come up with your own techniques of swinging or manipulating
the beads, just please be careful not to swing them too fast, close
to others or too loosely!
Anyway! I hope you
like them and they bring you some calm but I also hope you like
wearing them as a nice piece of jewellery too.
Keep you eyes peeled
for more worry knot collections coming soon.I will always use gemstones, beads and nice pendants.
Give the gift of
calm.
Stay Home, Stay
Safe.
Emma xxx
Worry Knot.
Beautiful, Calming,
Handmade.
Worry Bead
Jewellery.
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