My First Attempt at Knotting

[Catmom]

Well I finally jumped in and did it. I bought an inexpensive strand of FW natural whites 10mm and went at it lol. I don't think it's too bad for a first attempt. I used the double thread method which was tough with these because the holes were so small. #2 silk just barely got through twice. I have an order coming from Wen and I will really get to play.

 

[dk168]

Great job, well done!

DK

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

they look awsome
well done
now wear them out !!!

im enviouse
my hands hurt just getting the neadle through the hole
ive desided knotting is beyound me but you make me want to try again (but it really hurts)

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

hmmm im thinking the double thread method would work good on a 1mm drill hole

 

[Catmom]

Great job, well done!

DK

Thanks I had fun until the end.

they look awsome
well done
now wear them out !!!

im enviouse
my hands hurt just getting the neadle through the hole
ive desided knotting is beyound me but you make me want to try again (but it really hurts)

Thanks I will. It really was pretty easy until the end. You need to try again. I just followed a YouTube video. There just needs to be bigger holes if you are doing the double thread method.

hmmm im thinking the double thread method would work good on a 1mm drill hole

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Thanks I had fun until the end.


Thanks I will. It really was pretty easy until the end. You need to try again. I just followed a YouTube video. There just needs to be bigger holes if you are doing the double thread method.

actually im looking on line right now for cord
i need to strike while the iron is hot
does anyone know if this will work with the two neadle method (yes i can do maths)
in a 1mm drill hole in a gemstone bead (not a pearl)

Griffin Silk Cord - Grey - Size 6 (0.7mm)​

 

[stracci2000]

They look great, @Catmom!
I have found that widening the hole on the last two pearls makes a huge difference. I use a Dremel tool with a tiny drill bit to widen the hole......and hopefully not split it in two!

 

[Austina]

Looks really good, very even, well done!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

PS'ers are a handy group!!! NICE!

cheers--Sharon

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

That looks soooo good!!!!! Well done!!!!!

 

[autumngems]

Well I finally jumped in and did it. I bought an inexpensive strand of FW natural whites 10mm and went at it lol. I don't think it's too bad for a first attempt. I used the double thread method which was tough with these because the holes were so small. #2 silk just barely got through twice. I have an order coming from Wen and I will really get to play.

Is there a tutorial you used? I have some I need to try this with

 

[Catmom]

They look great, @Catmom!
I have found that widening the hole on the last two pearls makes a huge difference. I use a Dremel tool with a tiny drill bit to widen the hole......and hopefully not split it in two!

Yes I can see why that would be a good idea. It was really hard to get those last ones through.

 

[Catmom]

Looks really good, very even, well done!

Thank you. It was pretty fun except at the end. I've now been on a loose pearl buying binge. I think I'm hooked, lol.

HI:

PS'ers are a handy group!!! NICE!

cheers--Sharon

LOL, aren't we though!

That looks soooo good!!!!! Well done!!!!!

Thank you! I was so happy when I was done and to think, I can actually wear them.

 

[Catmom]

Is there a tutorial you used? I have some I need to try this with

I hope this is ok to post but I used this video from YouTube. I found it very easy to follow and do:

 

[pearaffair]

I adore the clasp! Where did you find it?

 

[Catmom]

I adore the clasp! Where did you find it?

I found it on Etsy.

 

[BoonGrrl]

Ecvellent job! Get a small hand reamer at a bead shop or online. This works and it goes slowly so you have precision.

 

[BoonGrrl]

Here is a pic of mine. Complete with pearl dust on the end.

 

[pearlsngems]

These are the reamers I use. Amazon sells them.

They are basically long razors in a triangular arrangement. You insert the broach into the drill hole and twirl it; the razor sharp edges shave the inside of the drill hole.

Modelcraft 0.6-2.0 mm Cutting Broach Set, Grey​

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

my friend (my only non-cat or non work friend in Wanganui) wants to try knotting, she is very excitted to fix her sister's pearls
so technically im on ban island but im going to buy her some Wen pearls to practice on as she doesnt have a necklace of her own
we have never talked about jewlery, except my cherry amber that ended up being bakelite -my friend's mum and dad were from Latvia (they used to get amber off the beach) and came out to NZ as sponsored refugges after the war so we have tons of other things to talk about -
sorry there was no appropreate thread to just chat about this

 

[MMtwo]

Excellent job! That looks lovely.