Your Light Body Activator comes with a leather cord — and over time, as with anything worn close to the body, that cord will need replacing. Leather softens, stretches, and eventually wears through, especially when worn continuously or in contact with water.

Re-cording is simple. But the knot matters. We have had people lose their Andaras because the cord was replaced with a knot that looked secure but wasn’t — and a pendant that has been with you for years, that has been activated and is working in your field, is not something you want to find missing from around your neck.

This guide walks you through the right way to do it. Please take a few minutes with it before you re-cord your piece.

What you need

A length of replacement leather cord — we recommend a round leather cord of 1–1.5mm diameter, which threads easily through the bail and holds a secure knot without adding bulk. You can also use a waxed cotton cord if you prefer something lighter, or a fine chain if you want a more dressed look. The technique below works for all of these.

Cut your cord to your preferred wearing length, adding an extra 10–15cm to allow enough tail to work with when knotting.

Threading your Andara

Thread one end of your cord through the bail — the loop or attachment point on your Light Body Activator. Pull it through until you have an even length on each side, or position the pendant where you want it to sit on the cord before knotting.

Hold the pendant gently in one hand while you work the knot with the other. This keeps the pendant stable and lets you feel the tension of the cord as you tie.

The knot that keeps your Andara safe

We recommend a double overhand knot on each side of the bail. This is simple, secure, and will not slip — even with daily wear, movement, or contact with water. Here is how to tie it:

1. Take the cord end on one side of the bail and form a loop by crossing it over itself.

2. Pass the tail end through the loop — this is a basic overhand knot. Do not tighten it yet.

3. Pass the tail end through the loop a second time. This is what makes it a double overhand knot and is what gives it its holding strength.

4. Pull the tail end gently while holding the main cord, easing the knot toward the bail until it sits snugly against it. Then pull firmly to tighten.

5. Repeat on the other side of the bail.

6. Trim any excess tail, leaving about 5mm beyond each knot.

Once both knots are in place, tug the pendant firmly from the cord to test the hold. It should not move. If there is any give, re-tie with the double overhand before wearing.

If you want to be able to adjust the length

If you’d like your pendant to sit at different lengths depending on what you’re wearing, a sliding knot on the back of the cord allows you to adjust the fit without removing it. There are excellent video guides for sliding knots on YouTube — search ‘adjustable sliding knot leather cord’ and look for one that shows the knot being tested for security before the tutorial ends.

For those who prefer a more finished or dressed look, your Light Body Activator can also be placed on a fine chain using a simple jump ring or bail extender. Any jeweller can do this for you inexpensively if you are not confident doing it yourself.

How often to check your cord

If you wear your Light Body Activator daily, check the cord and knots every few months — particularly at the points where the cord passes through the bail, as this is where wear occurs first. Look for any fraying, softening, or thinning of the leather at that point.

A cord that is starting to show wear should be replaced before it fails, not after. Re-cording takes five minutes. Losing your Andara is not something we want for you.

If you are ever unsure, bring it in or reach out to us — we are always happy to help.

See our Andara Light Body Activators→ [Light Body Activators]

How to care for your Andara→ [Welcoming and Caring for Your Andara]