Want to string a tiny set of pearls for my daughter (baby)

[thisismyname]

I'm getting married in Oct after living my whole life thinking marriage wasn't for me! I've had a change of heart!

My 5 daughter's are standing up with me. They range in age... 23, 15, 12, 6, 5mths. My oldest daughter likes pearls. I bought her a starter set a few years ago. The middle 3 think pearls are for old ladies. The baby can't express that opinion yet, so I was thinking of stringing a set of 3mm (or less )round or off round freshwater pearls for her (she's only wearing it for photos... unless she grabs at it, then I'll take it off her) I think she'll need 11" of pearls plus knots and clasp (and maybe an extender) 12" finished... roughly.

I'm planning to order extra pearls to save in case she wants these restrung when she older but I also like the idea of keeping them as a baby set for her to pass on someday.

Anyway, I've never beaded or strung pearls before!!! I bought myself a pearl set 25 years ago when i first started working and have worn it often without ever knowing much about pearls until recently!!!

I've been reading the tutorials and have a joined a few jewelry making and pearl forums to learn as much as I can! It's as interesting as diamonds! I had no idea!

Does anyone have any ideas for my project? Directions? Input of any kind?

 

[molinePDG]

Generally speaking for your own sanity and practicality of stringing, 4mm is about the lowest I personally would recommend for stringing if knotting in between every pearl at least. If you don't knot in between every pearl, it's a bit different, but sometimes the knots can make those tiny pearls look very odd.

Cool idea!