Designing with Pearls

re: Designing with Pearls

LoriB@45 — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:59:25 GMT

Its kind of late but I have a comment to add about seed beads instead of knots. I wound up with a few strands of freshwater pearls that were really cheap ($1 a strand) but nice except for a bit of damage around the holes. Rather than trash them I found that 11/0 seed beads were large enough to hide the less than perfect holes. If you're just goofing around with cheap pearls give it a shot. I actually got several compliments on the necklace I made with pearls I was about to throw away.

Lori B in NC

re: Designing with Pearls

SueF@43 — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:16:35 GMT

Would love it if the design for the Wild Trellis bracelet were made available on Beading Daily. And thanks for this all..it always brightens my day!

Sue in CA

re: Designing with Pearls

Michelle Mach — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:45:23 GMT

B T, The Wild Trellis is also in the Create Jewelry: Pearls book. If you can create wrapped loops, you can make this project. Practice your loops until you're comfortable and then you'll be ready to go!

re: Designing with Pearls

CynthiaT@13 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:37:40 GMT

I bought the book "Create Jewelry:Pearls" and note that alot of the projects use sterling silver with the pearls. How would you recommend I keep the silver from tarnishing as standard silver cleaning methods cannot be used with pearls.

re: Designing with Pearls

snugglypooh89 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:28:25 GMT

Is the pattern for wild trellis available? I am a Brand Spankin' New Beader and fell in love with the design. Is it worth it as a first time project?

re: Designing with Pearls

Michelle Mach — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:19:44 GMT

The Cuff Deluxe is in the book, Create Jewelry: Pearls by Marlene Blessing and Jamie Hogsett.

re: Designing with Pearls

MaryH@172 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:09:10 GMT

Yes, those tiny pearl holes. I finally went to the hobby store (HobbyTown in North Colorado Springs) and got a micro bit & chuck for my Dremel tool. Now I can make those quick earrings to go with the necklace with having to buy special head pins.

A drill is pretty dangerous for really expensive pearls because they can chip & break if you aren't careful. But for the garden variety freshwater pearls it's the ticket.

re: Designing with Pearls

Bdey — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:56:47 GMT

Where can I get instructions for the cuff deluxe bracelet?

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JenniferK@61 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:04:04 GMT

Loved the designing with pearls posting -== my next bracelet will have pearls that I purchased on Sanibel Island, Florida.
and, I love the idea of using a seed bead to imitate knotting -- clever, clever.
Jennifer

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LarissaD — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:09:45 GMT

Michelle, Again I have to say I am liking the information in your posts more and more. I found your inclusion of your conversation with Jamie very helpful, informative, and interesting!

re: Designing with Pearls

yarngoddess2 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:02:26 GMT

Knotting between pearls is not just a "look" - it's a safety device. If a strand is broken, only one pearl will be lost. I suppose if one is confidence of the newer wires *and* the security of the connections you've made, then it is only a design consideration.
:Diane