My first rope of pearls

[Pearly Shell]

Thought I'd share my first attempt at knotting a 50 inch rope. I used couple of strands of Pond Slime FWPs that I picked up at the Gem Faire we visited during the ruckus. Plus a strand of Lavender FWPs I picked up at Intergem with Marianne. The pearls range in size from 9mm to 11mm. I knotted between each pearl and chose to not have a clasp. I can wear it long or double it over my head.

I so love it and can't wait for another opportunity to buy more pearls and try my hand at a 100 inch rope!!

 

[pattye]

Donna,

That is a Knockout!!! Love those colors together--bet the overtones are amazing, too!! Worn while driving could be hazardous!

 

[Ash]

Donna,

Simply lovely! Great Job, it's beautiful!!!!

Cheers
Ash

 

[purlgurl]

Why oh why are they called pond slime??? Who is responsible? They are so glorious!

 

[Caitlin]

I first heard that name from Kojima Sarah. They have tans and greens and even browns, often with a copper patch. It's a name of endearment.

 

[pearlescence]

The pond slimes I am getting are more in the purple/lavender/pink to gold range. I think they are my favourite pearl - I like pearls so much because every one is different (that is another thread!) and pond slimes are more different than most others - they even change massively according to different lighting. Add in metallic lustre (the gold ones look as if they have a layer of gold leaf melted onto them) and phwarrr

 

[purlgurl]

phwarrr

Definitely a good reason to come up with a name reflecting that sentiment!

 

[GemGeek]

Woof Woof! (In a good way)

 

[ShashiRatna]

Beautiful!! I admire the patience you all have to knot each pearl. I like the pond slime colour.

-SR

 

[waimeamomi]

Yay, Donna!!!! I'm still trying to get to my goodies from the Ruckus, and it's great to see some coming out in their newly acquired forms. That is a gorgeous strand!

 

[Island Bound]

What a beautiful "first" rope! You did a great job!

 

[Pearly Shell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments! I am very happy with the way it turned out.

I also really love the way pondslime pearls range in color from lavender to peach to green to gold. It made them irristable at the gem faire.

 

[pattye]

There's always another irresistible pearl waiting for us just around the corner, right Donna? LOL

 

[Nerida]

Nice rope Donna..... do we get a neck shot??
I think they would look fabulous on your skin..

 

[Mitsucats]

yummy pearls, and great job! pondslimes are gorgeous! Gotta wait here till November for the annual gem/mineral show, usually quite a few pearl vendors there too...

 

[jerin]

Beautiful strand. Could you give us a close-up so we can see the colours even better on the pondslime pearls?

 

[Johanna]

Beautiful job with knotting. The strand falls nicely. Did you teach yourself?

 

[Pearly Shell]

Thanks again to all for all the great encouragement. Patty, you are such a temptress!
Nerida, I'll have to work on that neck shot.

 

[Marianne]

Wow, Donna! The rope turned out beautifully. I'm working on a multi strand this weekend and will use the 3 strand closure purchased at Intergem. Aqua, apatite, kyanite and of course pearls . Then the challenge, to photo and post. Maybe in another lifetime. Stay dry.
m

 

[Hanaleimom]

I like how you matched the strand with the colors interspersed evenly. I have always wonder about the pondslime, not knowing for sure whether I like the patches. Yours looks fabulous.