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Thanks Pearly Whites :D!

I think it's a beautiful brooch but agree that the body reminds me of a hot dog too. I think a lustrous white tube shaped pearl instead would solve the problem :D Either way, pretty!

Thanks Kat- they sell a lot of head pins but I just need a shop with a good selection of wire gauges, type and material! I have what I need for now. :) I haven't had issues with the wire ends yet. I'm able to tuck them so far. Maybe that'll change once I lose my patience for doing wrapping...

Kat - oh I definitely mean gold filled wire. I haven't even come close to considering working with real gold! I'd very much prefer a professional piece with that kind of investment :) I'm still looking for a decent local supplier, online is great but since I'm in Canada my selection is a bit...

Thanks PD!

Thanks everyone for your kind words and JP on the tips! I made a third necklace yesterday and was MUCH faster at it. It definitely gets easier with practice. I'm pretty sure if I ever work with precious metals wire, that will come MUCH later (if at all) but I can definitely see the need for...

Wendy, I'm looking at the photos on your blog post and those are some gorgeous pearls! What type of pearls are those in the photo with all the pairs? That single greenish blue pearl and the blue pair are STUNNING

I'm so jealous of everyone in Hong Kong right now! I'm originally from there, but haven't been back for almost 10 years. I would love to be able to go to one of these gem shows, but seeing that I'm not in the trade I wouldn't be able to get in. I will have to live vicariously through all of you...

Ever since I restrung my rope, I got hooked on jewelry making and decided to delve into wire wrapping. I have been buying loose pearls on Etsy and craft supplies from Michael's (for practice, I would like to invest in better quality wire and supplies once I've confirmed I'm not disastrous at...

Kay, I measured the smallest pearl at just over 8 mm and the largest one at 12.5mm I believe! I did it a couple of nights ago and don't remember exactly. LOVE that mabe. They show off the colours so well.

Thank you everyone! I can only take credit for the very, very minor adjustment of pearls and chains at the back, otherwise it was all Wendy! It is a very pretty necklace indeed. I finally fully understand why so many of us are infatuated with GSSP and SSP! MSD - SOC! I just ordered a loose...

Pure, lovely necklace combos! I'm drooling at the white ones. Great pearls BW, MSC! I can't wait for it to be spring here. It's still below freezing and very cold. KaySD, beautiful necklace but that SOC is a stunner! I received one of my Pearlescence purchases yesterday. A mixed SS random tin...

Thank you Ladies ❤ Kat- I found them from a seller on Etsy. I was skeptical on whether they were actual Tahitians but the seller seemed to know her stuff and did not attempt to mislead in her other listings. Pearly Whites, those studs are stunning. The lustre! I am wearing my blue baroque...

I'm falling way behind in this thread! hanadama - your Tahitian rope looks great! It's going to be lovely when it's completed! MSC - lovely dancing keshis, I'd love to make a style like that myself! BW - I'm very sorry for your loss, your pearls are fabulous. Love the blue akoyas too, the 10 mm...

Thanks for posting this! I collect books too and would love a book on pearls...I'm going to see if I can find this on the .ca Amazon site!

Seriously, who says "I am extremely wealthy as well"?? Since when does that add to one's credibility? This company sickens me.

volt26, I'm from Canada, and I do the majority of my online shopping across the border. I have never encountered any major issues with getting shipments cleared across the border, or having a parcel confiscated, if that's what you're worried about. I probably receive upwards of 50 parcels a year...

Jersey, I just ordered a few loose strands to make a tin cup, thanks for this info!

Thanks baby nurse, Pearly Whites, Katbran, luvglitz, trulyviolet! Kat - great tip, I was eyeing the gimp that Pattye's shop had! I bought a few loose strands that I'd like to do wire jewelry projects with next (I'm planning 3-4 projects currently!) once I find some pearls I want to knot, I'll...

Jersey, BW, Pearl Dreams, moneymeister, Sunseeker, lillie - Thank you! I was itching to get started on this so picked up the first type of thread I could find. I still have a #2, two #4 and another #6 left. I'll definitely order some Beaders Secret now that I figured that I'm supposed to double...