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Originally Posted by Mervione  . . . so I tried that method since it seemed easier. The knots came out really tiny, and I could just pull the pearls I was knotting right over them, so I decided to string with 4 threads to make them bigger, but then they were way to big for the drillhole. So I tried with 3 threads, same result. So now I´m wondering:
1. Is the problem that the drillhole is too big/small?
2. Is the problem the thread? (No idea what it is made of. Cotton?)
3. Is this method completely wrong anyway?
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Just to throw in my two cents, I've had very good luck using a synthetic beading thread called Silamide. It comes in a number of colors, is very slightly waxed (you can't feel it), holds knots well, and has less of a tendency to shred than Nymo. I use the "easy" method of stringing all of the pearls first using a fine needle (maybe size 13 or so) and doubled thread, then doubling back and making a half-hitch knot around the original thread in between each pearl. If the knot seems too small for the drill holes, I just double-knot it, or even triple if you have an odd overly-large hole. The knot is always right in place, as you can push the beads right next to each other as you work so the knot has no choice where to go. I like the ability to pre-string the necklace to make sure I'm happy with the arrangement, also the security of knowing the necklace is quite strong, with ultimately four threads going through each pearl. You just need to remember to allow plenty of thread, or be prepared to add thread on the way back (which I did a number of times on my 9+ foot long monster Tahitian rope.
Also, do remember to use a very fine needle - sometimes the problem is getting the eye of the needle to go through a hole where there's already thread. If you get the needle partly through but it seems to want to stick, helps to have a pair of pliers handy to gently pull it through the rest of the way.
Hope this makes sense, and good luck!
Sheri