De-Stash Project - Stash Bash

[pattye]

Cathy, What a stunning necklace! LOVE how the colors play off each other~greatly looking forward to seeing this on you at Ruckus! I learned the hard way also to check the size of drill holes in gem beads. I hope this experience won't discourage you from stringing; your work looks excellent!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thanks Pattye ... I owe it all to you and Beaders Secret ... and the pearl stringing experts here And don't look too close at those ends ... they're awful! I thought I DID check those drill holes; I just didn't check ENOUGH of them LOL. I have a little electric driller from Rio Grande, but the bit was way too big for those tiny gems. I would have been able to do a better color ombre if the drill holes had cooperated. I'm sure I'll try stringing again.

 

[GemGeek]

CathyKeshi, that is OUTSTANDING! Ends? What ends? I only see magnificence!

 

[lisa c]

That's a beautiful outcome, lots of fun wearing it I bet.

I also like how you arranged the pearls; I like the big-little flow, it"s very pleasing!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Lisa C, it's been a surprisingly useful necklace; looks good with lots of summer tops ... thanks

Oh, GemGeek ... THANKS ... and don't look too close LOL!

 

[Marianne]

Really lovely necklace, Cathy. Pearls mix so beautifully with gemstones, but you are right about those dang tiny holes!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

An utterly charming necklace! The tiny beads set off the pearls beautifully.

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thank you, Marianne and Pearl Dreams I do like a little gemstone sparkle with my pearls ... I just didn't count on HOW little those drill holes were!

 

[Narcissa]

Cathy, I really really like the combo of multi colored pearls with multicolored tiny gems - and love the particular colors. I confess that metallic freshwaters *always* rate highly with me. I never stop admiring them.
Please don't fuss yourself about ends. I have seen some shocking ends done by supposed pros. My first couple strands I took apart maybe 5 times each, re-ordering the pearls and trying to perfect ends. Practice helps. Slowly in my case.
Nice work!

 

[JerseyPearl]

I used a pair of cuticle clippers (not nail clippers) to cut the end threads.http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Stainless-Cuticle-Nipper-Jaw/dp/B000WHYBE2

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thank You Narcissa; nice to "see" you here I just figure my hair will cover the bad ends JerseyPearl, that's a nice clipper. I'm lucky to have a tiny pair of embroidery scissors with a curved blade that worked really great. It was the gem order, and the missing superglue ... don't ask what I used LOL.

 

[Katbran]

I love the necklace !! Well done! And those tiny gems...I feel your pain !!! I do wish I knew how to enlarge the drill hole just the tiniest bit...hardly anything fits through them. I'd use a lot more of them if I could just get the holes a bit bigger !!!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thanks Katbran ... if you figure out that solution, let me know ASAP

 

[juliebeth]

CathyKeshi - what a gorgeous necklace! such creativity to get around the Peach Pearl Problem! and i would bet it is just stunning in sunlight. good job!

 

[CathyKeshi]

Thank you Juliebeth! Yes, sunlight makes the little tiny gems really sparkle

 

[GemGeek]

You need to wear this at the ruckus!

 

[CathyKeshi]

I'll try, GemGeek

 

[Tucs]

CathyKeshi that's a beautiful necklace, very very nice, enjoy in good health.

 

[Happy Huku]

It looks lovely and the idea of it sparkling in the sunlight... great!

 

[Happy Huku]

And look what I got in the post today!!!
Catherine Cardellini very kindly strung them for me, these are her glamour shots...
Neck shot to follow in daylight.
I'm thrilled!