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Thank you so, so much, GemGeek, Red, katkashmir, BWeaves, BAS, SydK, and amti!! The color is just mindblowing. There is no photo that can do them justice. They're not perfect, but that doesn't bother me in the least - the luster and the color and the matching are just out of this world, and it's...

The midnight blue strand from Kojima was indeed under my tree. I am seriously in love.

Thanks, everyone, for all their recommendations! I've got 49-strand wire, so I'll test that out, and hopefully can get my hands on some 40# shortly :D

- edited! 0.8mm on most, 0.6mm on others. Just went back and read one of the listings.

Hi, all! Would love some input from the experienced beaders here: when creating torsades from 3-4mm freshwater pearls, and when creating a 54" rope of similar-sized pearls, what would you recommend to string, thread or wire for the best kind of drape? If thread, how often/where would you knot...

ooooooh BPD, I had my eye on those for quite a while but I was super hesitant to pull the trigger - I'm glad they went to someone who can love them!!

I'm making a 4-strand torsade of tiny round peach FWs with a stunning 13mm Edison enhancer for my MIL for Christmas. I'm learning that even though stringing the tinies are a pain, they make for a really pretty piece!

That blue rope is just stunning, BWeaves! The luster!

Winning the lottery would put me instantly on the horn with Kamoka finding the perfect rope. I dream of such things.

Thanks, Red!! Yes, he was quite happy that I made it a whole lot easier :D And yes, everyone, go check Kojima. There are some really amazing pieces coming up right now. It's been a while since she's posted so many.

So Kojima came out with two T necklaces for today and were under holiday sale and one was exactly what I've wanted for forever - a dark blue/purple strand... I made mention to DH and noted the sale, and mysteriously it sold five minutes later. I am seriously hoping I see that thing under the tree.

Those are gorgeous, PD! I really love their colors, dyed or no :D

Happy anniversary to you both! I really love what Hisano did with the tin cup. I agree that it allows all the pearls to be appreciated individually!

Those are absolutely fantastic on you (and I'm not a white pearl girl!) - so glad you're happy and that they're FINALLY there!

Prayers, peace, and gentle days your way, Eric, and hopes for a good recovery.

your kitten is madly adorable!!

holy GORGEOUS, Charlotta! I absolutely love it! Katbran, Suchi - thanks for the information on size for Rikis - it sounds like they're up my alley. More things to covet :D

I wish I were a bracelet gal but I'm not :) But I'm always on the hunt at Kojima! There was one that got away from me at the beginning of the sale that I coveted awhile - I hope whoever got it loves it loads!

I'm on the hunt for some smaller blues. I'm perfectly ok with mixed blues and greens, too. I tend to only find the blues in high-end rounds at $3-5k, or as singles via Kojima. I was able to nab a 10-lot of off-round and slight-drop blues from Sarah at Kojima that I'm making into a pretty tin cup...

I absolutely agree that this has been a fantastically friendly forum! I enjoy spending time here :)