tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post561802051274590562..comments2023-12-14T10:11:52.170-06:00Comments on MiShel Designs: Knotting Pearls with out Tools - TutorialShelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-34289918262729443302014-10-07T13:45:20.565-05:002014-10-07T13:45:20.565-05:00You're Welcome!You're Welcome! Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-29074750318019439392014-10-01T14:18:32.211-05:002014-10-01T14:18:32.211-05:00Hi there Lynda,
When I double my cord, that’s when...Hi there Lynda,<br />When I double my cord, that’s when it’s about 45 inches or so,….so I guess I misspoke and it should be approx. 90 inches in total length – and then I fold it in half. So, I’d say that for approximately a 17 to 19 inch necklace, I probably start out w/about 4ft of cord- either 4ft of a single strand or approximately 4ft once it’s been doubled, give or take a few inches. Now, I always have quite a bit left over mind you, but I used to cut things way too short and so I just learned to cut more than I truly need and then I have fun trying to figure out ways to use those little 8 to 12 inches left-over pieces from different projects.<br /><br />As for finishing my nylon cord, I do prefer to zap it with my thread zapper. I watched some YouTube videos that Sandra over at The Knotty Do It All had posted and watched her ‘zap’ her knots and just kind of do it the way she does it. My tail is usually pretty short before I zap – I’d say 5mm to 6mm maybe.<br /><br />Knot covers sound like a great idea. My thread zapped hasn’t been working good for the last couple of weeks. I think it needs a new ‘prong’ end – or whatever you call that heated up end part – and so I had to glue a couple of knots on some pieces recently and then I used some rather large crimp covers over them and it looked fairly nice and added a rather ‘finished’ look to the pieces, so that’s always an option, too. <br />I've seen Sandra use a lighter - and boy is she quick and accurate w/it, too. All I have here at the house are matches and those long lighter-things used to light my grill, and I don't trust myself to use either of those without burning myself or starting a fire at my desk! LOL!!<br />I guess I should try to do up a video of how I start and finish a couple of my pieces? Maybe that would help people out. Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-52451397895408771492014-10-01T13:04:27.728-05:002014-10-01T13:04:27.728-05:00Thanks for this help! Two more quick (I hope) ques...Thanks for this help! Two more quick (I hope) questions about knotting, please?<br />In your example of the 18 inch length necklace, when you suggest 45 inches or so, you are still using the double strand of cord, right? So the final cord length is about 23 inches? Does my question make sense?<br /><br />Also, please share any tips on how you finish the nylon cord ends at the final knots...Zapper or match? How long a tail do you leave before you hit with heat? I've been experimenting and not too happy with my approach. Thought about still using knot covers? <br /><br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-42462282428852635912014-09-29T08:25:15.409-05:002014-09-29T08:25:15.409-05:00Thanks so much! Your shared experience with this i...Thanks so much! Your shared experience with this is helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-28704608405054090622014-09-28T09:37:20.351-05:002014-09-28T09:37:20.351-05:00Oh, I'm awful Lynda because I 'eye-ball...Oh, I'm awful Lynda because I 'eye-ball' it! LOL!! Kind of like when I cook,....LOL!! But, on a serious note, depending on the length I want I generally use approx. 2.5 to 3x's what I want the end length to be. I do this because many times I'm not sure what type of a clasp I'm going to use or I start in the middle, with a pendant or something, and then work up each side of the necklace and I don't like to run out of cord. But, say I was making an 18 inch knotted necklace with each pearl knotted next to each other, not 'tin-cup' style where there's room in between the knots, I would use approximately 45 or so inches. If I'm doing a 'tin-cup' style, with space in between the knots, depending on the space, I add up the 'stations' or beads I'm doing x's that by the length of space I want my beads to have in between and then add the extra cord for the length. (depending on how large my beads/pearls are and how long I want the finished necklace, sometimes I add more, preferring to have enough vs. not enough) Email me if you have any questions, and I'll help you as best I can! :-)Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-58847836752707510712014-09-28T09:24:37.746-05:002014-09-28T09:24:37.746-05:00I emailed you Lisa - I got the pearls in this vide...I emailed you Lisa - I got the pearls in this video from Evergreen Trading co. down in Tucson at one of the gem shows, but Sandra over at the Knotty Do It All has some she sells and I thought a few of my other strands had come from either Artbeads.com or Fusion, but I can't find any on their websites. Try CherryTreebeads.com, AylasOriginals, Lucky Gems (http://luckygem.us/store/1317-rice-large-hole) or Majestic (http://www.majesticpearl.com/shop/categories/Shop-By-Shape/Large-Hole-Pearls/) - Both Lucky and Majestic require a wholesale license. And, there's tons of people selling large hole pearls on Etsy. Just make sure you can see the hole they are drilling because sometimes people don't drill them correctly and they chip away tons of the nacre and the pearls are all 'chipped and beat up'. The nice ones will have cleanly drilled holes with little to no nacre damage on the pearl. Feel fee to message me if you need any help or have other questions. :-)Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-27272767524476565132014-09-28T09:06:34.090-05:002014-09-28T09:06:34.090-05:00Thanks Lynda!!Thanks Lynda!!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-36812775194434572012014-09-28T09:04:42.190-05:002014-09-28T09:04:42.190-05:00HI, Shel...Any 'formula' you use for estim...HI, Shel...Any 'formula' you use for estimating how much cord to use on a piece?? I'm always a bit nervous about running out before I finish knotting a necklace. Appreciate the help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-16965327493059231562014-09-25T23:35:14.418-05:002014-09-25T23:35:14.418-05:00I enjoyed your tutorial and will have to try your ...I enjoyed your tutorial and will have to try your method which is a little different than what I have tried before. Also like the look using the waxed cord...now if I can only find some pearls with larger holes to accomodate the cord!LisaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09570555288663975913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-27239998433072784862014-09-25T13:34:29.242-05:002014-09-25T13:34:29.242-05:00Thank you Patti! Yes, pearls knotted on anything ...Thank you Patti! Yes, pearls knotted on anything just make my heart go a flutter! (and thanks for the compliments on my new ring - I'm so in love with it!!) :-) Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-2464274716690834472014-09-25T13:33:39.433-05:002014-09-25T13:33:39.433-05:00You're welcome Cynthia, thanks for the feedbac...You're welcome Cynthia, thanks for the feedback!Shelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087293577550452789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-80253132554285157542014-09-25T11:35:35.328-05:002014-09-25T11:35:35.328-05:00Yes, your tutorial is clear as a bell and I'm ...Yes, your tutorial is clear as a bell and I'm excited to try out this technique. Would work so much better than the one I'm using.<br />And agree with Patti...just getting a glimpse or two of that fabulous ring!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03192612620822367745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-43422282110002648462014-09-25T05:35:25.141-05:002014-09-25T05:35:25.141-05:00I agree - this is a GREAT tutorial. There is some...I agree - this is a GREAT tutorial. There is something so timeless about knotted pearls!<br /><br />PS: Love the the new wedding ring! :)Patti Vanderbloemenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899971311953499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2436550535995544186.post-51991744546824757262014-09-24T19:00:58.075-05:002014-09-24T19:00:58.075-05:00that was a great tutorial! and very clear to under...that was a great tutorial! and very clear to understand how you are doing the technique - thanks for posting!AntiquityTravelershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448273777508831649noreply@blogger.com