Basically tie a traditional knot, pull the knot really tight, and repeat (if needed, depending during the string length). When the glove gets wet and muddy, get the mud off and let the glove make dry by himself.no ovens and don't leave it out the actual planet sun to dry. http://Archmageriseswiki.com/index.php/10_Affordable_Baseball_Gloves_That_Don_t_Skimp_On_Quality