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Tried the 20lb but the knots were still too small and pearls slid through them unless I used two strands of it. The result wasn't bad though. I'm going to try the 30 and 50 and see how that looks. Cathy, your necklaces are beautiful!

Thanks everybody -- you guys rock with your information and helpfulness. Frankly, you guys are the ones that inspired me to learn how to knot! I think I will be ordering 20 and 30 pounds and see how this goes. Thanks again, Kate

Hi everyone: I got some 10lb PowerPro and, of course, when I used it as a single thread, the knots are too small and the pearls go through. I read back through the PowerPro threads and realized some of you double up the thread (or more) when knotting. I guess my question is there a particular...

Thanks for all the great information! I found some at a bead store last night (plated) and cut it up as Wendy suggested. I can definitely see how that prevents one from handling it less in the long run and thus preserving it.

Thanks for all your advice. Decided to order from Artbeads. Also ordered some Power Pro -- can't wait to use them both!

Can anyone advise me as to a good source of french wire. Although I've done a search on the internet, prices seem to vary widely. I have never used it before and I'm wondering if I should get a supply of different sizes or if you experienced beaders find that one particular size works well for...

Thanks for the information!

Has anyone ever used argentium silver findings in their beading work? I was wondering if it was as tarnish resistant as claimed. I was thinking of ordering some findings in argentium silver but would like others' opinions first. Thanks! Kate

When I googled "pearllunar" the link I posted above it what came up. Definitely confusing. I ordered a rope from them in the past and was pleased with what I got although I would say they were a bit smaller than what the listing indicated.

Hi Everyone: Is this the one you are talking about? If so, follow this link, they are still there but go by pearlluna http://stores.ebay.com/pearlluna-pearlsonly I just ordered from them and they shipped a few days ago. Can't wait!

Regarding that GSS strand from the Pearler - WOW, WOW, WOW! Will definitely consider it when some more money comes my way. Absolutely beautiful and good price!

I have also been on a FW spree in the last few months with TPO pearls and have to slow down! I didn't buy anything this time, had to be good! Anyway, my wish list is for the following: --Baroque Tahitian 18" necklace with aqua overtones and of course matching drop earrings from PP. There is...

More pics More pics I made two sets of pink pearl necklaces/bracelets for my two nieces. Here is one set. Because my nieces are only 11 and 7 years old the sets are too small for me to do a neck shot! These pearls are also from John Tu. They measure about 7mm by 5.5-6mm wide. By the way, I...

I've always been underwhelmed by any jewelry, particularly pearls, that I have seen on any of the TV shopping channels. I've been collecting gems for a while (I have a meager collection) but doing a lot of reading about gems for years. The more I read and learn, the more frustrated I become at...

I did mention to John Tu about him being on the Pearl Guide and yes, I think he did get a kick out of it. He was the first one I went to go to visit at the Gem Faire and the only one I bought anything from. I found that he pearls were of good quality at a fair price. Some of the other vendors...

They had me use one strand with Griffin bead strand. I made some other necklaces with smaller thread and like the result better.

Thanks for all your kind words. Jerin -- I used silk size 8 at the suggestion of the instructor. Haven't tried Power Pro yet but will in the future. I need to read up on it in the forum. Do you recommend it for larger pearls as opposed to smaller ones?

Thanks for your kind words!

Hi Everyone: I took a pearl knotting class yesterday and this is a picture of my first attempt. Next time I'm going to use a smaller thread size to get smaller knots. But I'm still pretty happy with the result. I feel like I have pearl power! I bought the pearls from John Tu at the Gem Faire in...

OMG!! I want everything they have on sale. I've been wanting some golden akoyas for a long time!