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Never thought of my craft knife...thank you! I wonder if I soaked the pearl in plain water, would that soften the thread enough to"wash it out"?

I recently got these and when I put my glasses on realized that there seems to be what looks like paint on them. Does anyone know what it is and why it would be on there? Thanks

Any tips or tools for cutting apart knotted pearls that need to be restrung? How to get a knot out, if the knot got stuck inside a pearl?

That's Hysterical!!! But I am pretty sure that putting "pondslime" in the search bar, isn't going to help me. They are 8.5 - 8.8 and the necklace is only 16" and I wanted it longer anyway, so getting rid of any and I can't wear it. I love the soft colors and variation I am going to call them...

What kind of pearls are these? And what color(s) would I look for the replace the chemically damaged ones?

Great idea. I have to take them off any way, I try that.

Thank you! The smaller beads are copper-tone beads, and gave me the idea that the pearls could be ruined.

I love the colors on these and the variation, but the white spots make me think they are damaged..is that natural? What kind would they be?

I am trying to understand what is going on with these pearls. the coppertone beads are discolored, so I was wondering if the pearls (cultured) were damaged or dyed weird or if this is natural? Or they good enough to reuse?

Perfect!!! I wondered what to do with those tinies!

This is on a tie tack, so I am guessing from the 80'-90's, could be newer maybe. I have no idea what kind of cultured pearl it is.

Oh the colors!!! So gorgeous!!! CatMom Does that pendant bail on the tiny FW rub or is it specially made? I wanted to do that, but want to do it so it doesn't ruin the FW.

I jut realized that I have pearls that are drilled different ways. I need design help. I think that keeping the same pearls together would look best, instead of alternating one pearl of each on the same strand. (Besides being too much for my brain to alternate) But how does it look one...

Celonmaril Thank you so much...I tried searching "ring" and knew I wasn't getting the right word. "Circle" perfect...now I know what to search. I was very sure BWeaves were natural...but I still wonder if the color variations can occur during dyeing or what. I may just have to post the ones I...

I love, love this thread...just looking I am learning so much! Some incredible design with all these pearls! 2 Questions: I am seeing physical rings in pearls, is that because of new ways of growing or the type of pearl or the largeness? (They do look fabulous in that necklace!). BWeaves in...

I remember those days!!! It will keep! Eldest turned 17 yesterday and I was telling stories about when he was that age! Sleeping was my idea of a good hobby then!

WOW!!!! If you have a ebay store...maybe put some up for sale even just a general jewelry thread once you know more??? Oriental Pearls sells it..

Good idea..I have lots of seed beads! Not sure I want to knot this much...can I use Serafil unknotted?

Thanks all!!! At least the knots will prevent the crowding that seems to be forcing them up more. Off to play with your Serafil...thanks again for selling it, Pattye!!!

I am planning to use vintage "rice krispy" pearls for this instead of seed beads. Do I need knots between each pearl or just where the strand meets the spacer? How can I protect the serafil as it goes thru the divider or should I use beading wire (Then I don't need to knot.). Thoughts...other...