How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

LindaSue — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:44:19 GMT

Yup! That's me--each project is The Best! As for storing MOST jewelry, I've finally found a passive system that works for me: all those little plastic bags that our beads come in! I've long ago out-grown my jewelry box and have expanded to a dresser drawer. The little plastic bags are AWESOME for earrings in particular, although I use the larger bags for my necklaces. Mind you, it doesn't make FINDING what I'm looking for any easier, but when I DO find them, at least I know they'll be together in one place. And no, don't jump in and bag everything up: do it as you wear something. Slowly but surely everything will find a new home in a little plastic bag, and digging frantically through your jewelry for a particular piece will become much faster and easier. Honest! --Linda McM.

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

Sherri S. — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:22:50 GMT

Nice necklace Michelle - I love coin pearls! And thanks for the tip about storage. I might add that if you are mixing sterling silver with pearls, it might be a good idea to store them in a pouch with anti-tarnish properties. I would hate to leave a sterling and pearl necklace on my dresser and have it tarnish, only to have to use chemicals to polish the silver and make it shiny again. Its not good for the pearls!

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

Knda — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:30:02 GMT

Don't we all feel that the most current beaded thing we've made is the best! Sometimes I'll look at what I've made 6 months ago, seeing some of those things make me say "ewwww.....I actually made that!" Like ya'll said, just finished things are always better!

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

Noreen@9 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:36:47 GMT

Hi everyone, I am continuously amazed by how much beaders have in common. I always think my latest bead creation is the greatest one yet. These newsletters always make me smile and most of the time make my day. Thanks to all for making this happen!

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

Roobeadesigns — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:29:17 GMT

Hi Michelle, I, too, had to "laugh out loud" when I read that your last project is always your Best One Ever. I just finished a Unicorne Bead challenge and was admiring my work when I read your comment. Beaders are just like that, yes we are!! Each Best One begets another and another and another .... Evelyn Roob

re: How to Store Pearls, Plus Free Necklace Instructions

MarciaD@9 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:50:56 GMT

Hi Michelle, had to laugh at your last project is your best one ever! I Always think that, even within a project, the last medallion is my absolute most favorite, until I make the next one....which is definitely my absolute most favorite, until...yep, just call me fickle, lol!