Pondslimes...Rejects?...I think not!!

[cushioncutnut]

Count me in on learning to strand my own pearls. I just got this strand from Rainbow Island Pearls on Ebay. They are pondslime freshies. Inger from RIP told me that these pearls are rejects since the way the dye transfers on them!!

What? I will take these rejects anyday. These pearls are not rear by any means,but they are rear in the oval shape. I wish I bought the other strand they had. They sold out right away!!! Ah well, I am happy I got these and I think it is a lovely strand to do my first stranding with. They also surprised me with the lovely little strand of light pinkish/purple 4mm freshies! They are so pretty! I might intermix them with the pondslimes!! Inger was great to deal with!!!! One of the few on Ebay that you can trust and they are in the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

with mini freshies. The pondslime are about 9-11mm and the freshies about 4mm.

 

[cushioncutnut]

The perwinkle metallic pearl is really cool. This is one side of it. The next picture shows the pondslime on the other side. They remind of colored Easter eggs! I hope to get these stranded by Easter!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

other side...

 

[cushioncutnut]

I just fall in love with these pearls the more I see them. So glad I got in on them when I did. They may not be everyone''s cup of tea...but IRL, they are so pretty and unique!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

These do have imperfections of course but they were prett inexpensive and I think I will have fun stranding them!!

 

[cushioncutnut]

 

[cushioncutnut]

I like the pearl at the end of the strand... It is so much prettier IRL>>

 

[elle_chris]

I think the "pondslime" pearls are very pretty.

. Why did he call them that?

I''m with ya on learning to strand your own pearls. Good idea. Need to learn one day too.

 

[that_someone_special]

If you are looking for clasps, I really like bellafindings.
I also, wonder why they are called pondslime?? Kinda cool. Anyway thanks for sharing!!!

 

[PumpkinPie]

Congrats on stringing your own pearls! I would like to do that, but I don''t think I have the patience

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 3/12/2010 11:30:26 PM
Author: swedish bean
If you are looking for clasps, I really like bellafindings.
I also, wonder why they are called pondslime?? Kinda cool. Anyway thanks for sharing!!!

I am guessing on this as it only makes sense....(although I could look it up) the pearls form that "oil slick" on them just like a pond that has the "slimy" film on the surface. Interesting name for such lovely pearls................ they really are very colorful in person!

 

[Indylady]

Those are neat! If that''s what pondslime looks like, I''ll take some too

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[jmtomaui]

I often buy from Inger at Rainbow Island and always enjoy working with her. RIP has beautiful offerings, they are honest in their offerings and delivery what they promise.

I too have strung a couple of their "pond slime" freshies and always hear compliments about them. Have fun with them Cushion and wear them in good health!

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 3/14/2010 9:09:54 AM
Author: jmtomaui
I often buy from Inger at Rainbow Island and always enjoy working with her. RIP has beautiful offerings, they are honest in their offerings and delivery what they promise.

I too have strung a couple of their ''pond slime'' freshies and always hear compliments about them. Have fun with them Cushion and wear them in good health!

Thank you! I have yet to go and buy the materials I need for stringing............ gotta get on that! It will be fun to play with them and see the arrangement/design I come up with!!

 

[that_someone_special]

You might become addicted to stringing--- it''s a slippery slope

 

[cushioncutnut]

Date: 3/15/2010 2:11:01 PM
Author: swedish bean
You might become addicted to stringing--- it''s a slippery slope

I just hope that I am patient about it!! Love the new avatar Swedish!!!

 

[gardengloves]

Rejects?, those are beautiful. Congratulations on stringing them... what beauties