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  1. Marianne

    What is on these pearls and why?

    @A Breaker This all took place around 2010. I searched, but could not find a photo.
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    What is on these pearls and why?

    I remember when Caitlin painted some of her pearl's dead spots with a matching nail polish.:)
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    Lop Nors found!

    LOL, I almost spit coffee onto my computer! Thanks for the laugh, Wendy!!!
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    Do I need knots between each pearls for this? Lots of pearl strands.

    I have had success lining metal beads, and separators with a glass seed bead. This protects the thread from the metal. Seed beads come in many sizes, so you may have to try a few. Thinking that Serafil would give a much nicer drape than beading wire.
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    Fujix Polyester Thread - Has anyone used?

    Obviously, I do not know how to attach a photo...
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    Fujix Polyester Thread - Has anyone used?

    In the mid 90's John Tu gave me a spool of this thread. I used it on one of my first knotting projects to get some practice. After knotting 3 30" strands, I was feeling pretty confident. :) This necklace has probably been worn several hundred times over the ensuing years, sometimes loose and...
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    Linda's Lowly Beading Adventures

    Sadly a diamond dust covered reamer is not very effective on solid diamond beads. I gave up and just wire wrap them now...
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    Congratulations to the new CPAA Board!

    The cream always rises to the top. Congratulations to these awesome peeps!
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    Help me understand this report please

    The report states the pearls are natural. I'm thinking they are cultured. Jeremy???
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    Purple fade

    Only time will tell...
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    Luster on photo under the daylight

    Remember the research project you and Blaire did on buying pearls off eBay? What you see (in photos and descriptions) is not always what you get...
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    Non-nucleated rice pearls

    Your pretty pearls are cultured. The black ones have been color treated.
  13. Marianne

    Power of Pearl, The Movie

    Thank you, Jeremy. It is such a valuable and inspirational educational tool for all.
  14. Marianne

    A visit to Takahashi Pearl Company

    Thanks for sharing your incredible journey, jeg!!!
  15. Marianne

    Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!

    Have a wonderful time, Jeg. Hope you won't have to be dodging very many giant cats!!!
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