Good Luck Knot
Instructions by Karen Thomas

• Mizuhiki paper cords in contrasting colors
• Acrylic medium
• Transparent tape

How to tie the knot:
Break down the starch in the cords by holding the ends with your fingers and gently
tugging back and forth. Take one strand at a time and run along the length of the cord with your thumb and forefinger to soften and make more pliable.

Begin with one strand of Mizuhiki. Hold the strand with your right thumb and first finger and hold the cord at eye level with the shorter end pointing upwards. Take the longer end and follow steps carefully in the diagram below:

Add more strands once the knot is formed. Follow the path exactly while adding new strands. The knot looks best with 5 or more strands.

After all the strands have been added, pull the ends slightly to tighten and shape the knot. Flatten and smooth the strands with your fingers on a flat hard surface. Trim ends evenly with scissors about 1 ½" away from the body of the knot. Tape loose ends just above where you want to trim them and spread an even coat of acrylic medium on the back of the knot. The glue will dry clear and it will secure the strands. Trim the ends after the acrylic is dry. Attach a pin back or glue onto a greeting card with craft cement with super strong double-sided tape.

Noshi card was created with yuzen and foil origami. Paper is cut and arranged on card with glue. Mizuhiki knot and strands across card are secured with super
strong double-sided tape.