Glue can be used to make self-threading needles and seal closing knots.

Needle-less needles can be made from dipping the end of a thread in Gum Arabic. Let it dry fully then trim it on an angle - it will be quite stiff and be an excellent beading needle for stringing beads.

It's also the perfect adhesive for keeping your bead knots secure - especially when stringing pearls.

Gum Arabic is a water-soluble gum obtained from several species of the acacia tree which washes off of hands, tools and beads easily. Directions conveniently on the label.

This gum arabic glue is now available in a non-breakable plastic container.