Graduated Orchestra

[audiB]

If one were to thread an orchestra necklace, with the graduation being the single of largest pearl in the middle with 3 descending sizes on each side, ending with the rope of 8 mm pearls, how would one double string the 8mm rope and double (or triple if needed) the ascension of larger pearls?

Thanks in advance, I am wickedly excited!

 

[pattye]

Hi audiB, do you mean an opera length necklace? If not this, can you show us a photo of the orchestra necklace?
Pearl Dreams has provided an excellent detailed stringing tutorial here
It will be easiest to string if the holes are very close to the same size. If the holes in the larger pearls are are bigger, you may have to add a 3rd string through that section of pearls and knot together with your main threads.

 

[A Breaker]

And someone...can't remember who... suggested stringing using the method that lines up the pearls on one thread...then check it on your neck before you go back thru & knot it. That has saved me more than once.... At least I did NOT have to cut knots...just rethread pearls! (Sometimes pearls aren't quite matched in size or color & you need to move them.)