Show Us Your Pearls In Action!!!
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Sanippy
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Kalmen that strand is gorgeous! Are they the dark multicolour mix?
JerseyPearl
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Kalmen, your strand is stunning! Was that one of the multi colored strands he had assembled? If so, I believe his girlfriend (who has her own jewelry line) put those colors in place. She has an amazing eye and a gorgeous collection: http://hinerava.com
Sanippy, your studs are wonderful! Suchi, one thing to remember about making studs...measure the size of the peg before having your pearls drilled, otherwise your peg might be too large for the drill hole. Also keep in mind the size of the pearl cup to be used, if the pearls are irregularly shaped (near rounds/off rounds) you'll want to use a smaller pearl cup otherwise you may end up with gaps around the edges. And sometimes it is better to use a flatter pad than a cup, especially if the pearls are more button shaped. Finally, when ordering the backings, do pay attention to the post size as the backings have different sized openings for the post.
I've used epoxy and superglue both with wonderful success. Just remember, you only need a little bit of either...too much and you'll make a mess and have to start over, too little and the pearl won't hold properly.
Sanippy, your studs are wonderful! Suchi, one thing to remember about making studs...measure the size of the peg before having your pearls drilled, otherwise your peg might be too large for the drill hole. Also keep in mind the size of the pearl cup to be used, if the pearls are irregularly shaped (near rounds/off rounds) you'll want to use a smaller pearl cup otherwise you may end up with gaps around the edges. And sometimes it is better to use a flatter pad than a cup, especially if the pearls are more button shaped. Finally, when ordering the backings, do pay attention to the post size as the backings have different sized openings for the post.
I've used epoxy and superglue both with wonderful success. Just remember, you only need a little bit of either...too much and you'll make a mess and have to start over, too little and the pearl won't hold properly.
BWeaves
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Oh, Kalmen22, that strand is gorgeous.
Pearly-Whites
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Battah, I love your creation. Very beautiful and unique!
Sannipy--Your studs are gorgeous!
Kalmen--That is such a wonderful multicolored Tahitian strand!! I do love it and would love one like it!
(Just remember that superglue is water soluble.) I also really like hypocement for glue projects because of the fine tip.
Sannipy--Your studs are gorgeous!
Kalmen--That is such a wonderful multicolored Tahitian strand!! I do love it and would love one like it!
(Just remember that superglue is water soluble.) I also really like hypocement for glue projects because of the fine tip.
Pearly-Whites
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Just visited Hinerava.com...$25,000 for multi colored Tahitians...whew!!
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Gorgeous strand, Kalmen!
Katbran
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Suchi - Great advice from Jersey Pearl .. I would only add that if you are using a flat disk type pearl stud finding instead of the pearl cup .. its a good idea to lightly rough the surface with a nail file as it will help the glue to adhere.
Katbran
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Kalmen - such a lovely strand ! It looks beautiful on you !
Cicadalady
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Kalmen22 - That strand is truly amazing. Perhaps with all this support you'll think about it more often 
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