Tips for Creating a Strung Pearl Necklace
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- beadaholique.c... - In this video, you will learn some helpful tips for using pearls in your strung jewelry designs as well as how to finish a strung design with crimp beads, covers and a clasp.
Designer: Kat Silvia
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You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
Beadalon Beading Wire Gold Color 19 Strand .015 Inch / 15 Feet
SKU: XCR-69593
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22K Gold Plated 4mm Round Metal Beads (50)
SKU: BMB-5063
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Swarovski Crystal, #5045 Rondelle Beads 6mm, 6 Pieces, Crystal
SKU: SWCR-5207
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Crimp Bead Covers, 4mm, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
SKU: FCR-9018
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Jump Rings, Open 6mm Diameter 18 Gauge, 50 Pieces, Gold Plated
SKU: FJR-07012
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Jump Rings, Closed 6mm Diameter 18 Gauge, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
SKU: FJR-07015
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Crimp Beads, Tube 2x2mm, 100 Pieces, Gold Plated
SKU: FCR-9007
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Xuron 4 In 1 Crimping Pliers - Works On 1, 2 And 3mm Crimps!
SKU: XTL-5608
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Bead Stopper- Stop Beads Sliding Off Stringing Material
SKU: XTL-3000
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Dark Multi Color And Shaped Cultured Nugget Pearl Mix 6-12mm (16 Inch Strand)
SKU: PEX-17 (Discontinued)
Lobster Clasp, 10x6mm, 20 Pieces, Gold Plated
SKU: FCL-1125 (Discontinued)
Periwinkle Purple Potato Cultured Pearls 5-6mm (15.75 Inch Strand)
SKU: PEV-05 (Discontinued)
Cultured White Coin Shaped Pearls 9mm /16 Inch Strand
SKU: PEW-6017 (Discontinued)
Mauve Pink Round Cultured Potato Pearls 6.5-7.5mm (16 Inch Strand)
SKU: PEP-2021 (Discontinued)
Lovely design! I like using wire stringing materials for lighter pearls, since the larger weighted pearls might over time experience some light sawing action inside the holes and therefore most people prefer natural cord for the larger pearls. Beadalon has been great for me. I've never experienced any sawing myself and I've gone up to a size 12mm round pearl with the wire. I do, however, prefer to run about an inch of my wire tail through the last few beads on each side rather than cutting off the tail at the crimp because over time with alot of wear, the wire at the crimp may poke out and be scratchy or can actually become a weak point if the design has a lot of beads on it. So, keeping an inch of length to run through the last bit of beads (usually 1-4 beads depending on my design) makes me feel more secure with the piece and no grabbing my sleeves or scratching with pokey bits. lol. That's just my process, but I love how beautiful this turned out. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much - not only for the great video, but also for all the tips!
FYI- It's point 38mm
(.38) which is very different from 38mm. Your instructions are very clear and you're a good teacher. Many thanks!
Great tip, I like the crimper you used, I'm having a hard time with my 1-step crimper. TFS!!
Thank you, great inspiration here! I always forget I can mix up beads rather than using a whole strand as is. The one problem I have had with crimp covers is that the sharp edges eventually cut right through the wire. Perhaps I am closing them too tightly.
Depending on the thickness of your material, you may not want to close the crimp covers all the way. Just in case, I recommend our video on crimp covers: www.beadaholique.com/how-to-use-crimp-covers.html
Gr8 ideas,tfs
I don't know what I do wrong with crimps as they tend to open back up so I am discouraged from using them ugh. I really like your crimping tool I may try again with your tool to see if it helps. I would love to master crimping.
We highly recommend using the crimping tool in the video. Here is a direct link: www.beadaholique.com/xuron-4-in-1-crimping-pliers-works-on-1-2-and-3mm-crimps.html