[knotty panda]

You showed some friends? Wow! Thank you! Of course nice opinions are always welcome but the ones which are constructive criticism are welcome too.

[knotty panda]

Pearlescence: A haircomb! What a glamorous idea. Maybe Caitlin would like that. The silver "noses" are indeed knotted 2MM silver beads. I'm so tickled that you're looking so closely. Such a wonderful compliment. Did you see the springs rings at the top which attach/detach the lavender button strand?

[pearlescence]

Yes to all. I like this necklace - it ticks all my design boxes, unusual pearls, plus strands wrapped around strand. texture. I am trying desperately to see how it is made so I do not inadvertently duplicate - so easy to do when something is a bit similar in technique

[knotty panda]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The stitching technique is called coraling, normally done with seed beads.

[pearlescence]

may I plead for details on how to do the stitching...and I would never copy your design. very bad manners at the very least

[knotty panda]

My pleasure!

[jerin]

Knotty,

I really LOVE THE COLOURS! ELEGANT AND PLAYFUL AT ONCE.

[Casey.R]

Woah, great necklace! You are seriously creative.

[waimeamomi]

Awesome! Can I ask what is the production time on something like that, minus the creative hours. I really like that you can detach the necklaces and wear them separately. Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you donʻt. Itʻs really brilliant!

[Nerida]

Knotty, I keep coming back to look at your piece - it really is very lovely - and it's great to read more about the makings of it. Very very clever! I am also interested in your kite string - do you use it for lots of your beading?

I would love to see a neck shot of the piece, if you have one.

I would also love to create for Terry's market, if only to see my work photographed so beautifully!

[GemGeek]

I agree with Nerida. I love it whenever someone posts to your thread because then I get to see your faboo necklace again. It must drape beautifully. Maybe Terry would indulge us with a neck shot on his wife...

[knotty panda]

By all means, CALL TERRY! You too, Blaire, you both do amazing work!

The kite line is called Spider Line. I bought it years ago and I think it's made by the same folks at PowerPro. I got it in North Carolina for my kites but the shop is closed now. Catch the Wind in Oregon used to carry it, but I don't see it on their website. I got a 1,000 foot spool so I'll die before I use it up. It may be sold now for fishing line, but the packaging is different so I couldn't say which is the kind I have. I'm sure any synthetic would do.

Now that I have the pattern down, I can put the strand together in an afternoon.

[Caitlin]

I looked at kite line when I was trying to find a better deal on PowerPro. Most of them today are made of spectra. Power pro is made of spectra also.

You are going to make more for Terry? Same colors? Or other colors? I love those colors, (I'm a purple person) but are you going to be able to get enough of those pearls to make the hundreds and thousands of necklaces you will probably sell?


Very stylish design. I would like to see photos of it separated too.

[knotty panda]

Dear Caitlin, thank you so much for your compliment and vote of confidence. It means a lot to me. Yes, I have lots of stock in those colors. I don't know about hundreds of thousands but I probably have more than enough stock.

I would love to do a collection in different colors. Its already got a name, the Romance Collection. That's Nora's inspiration. I re-christened this Mermaid's Romance.

Yes, I know you're a purple person. Some of those pearls are a grape color and I thought of you every time I picked one up.

[GemGeek]

It's amazing how well we know one another's preferences!