[Jewelry making - Article 00660] - Re: [Orchid] Pearl/Coral/Gold Necklace Question

[Dave Sebaste]

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>      I'm afraid that the size of the knots might interfere with the
>     overall aesthetic of the necklace. 

    Hi Bradley, Just one person's opinion here... on the other hand, the
    knots can add to the overall aesthetic. I recently strung a necklace,
    alternating ~8mm red coral beads with 3mm 14k gold beads. The knot
    between each bead helped establish a repetitive pattern that I found
    to be quite pleasing to the eye. It kind of established a consistency
    among the alternating pattern of the beads. Don't out-think yourself
    on this one!  ;) 

    It also forced me to learn to use the tri-cord knotting tool in
    which I invested a while back... another "thread" altogether! No pun
    intended... 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 


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