Tidbit:
During the 17th century, pearls
were actually woven into women’s
hair. Even aristocratic men found
pearls fashionable—many of them
wore large pear-shaped pearls in
their ears.
WhatYou Do
1
Thread eight freshwater pearls onto the nylon line, positioning them
in the center. Separate three pearls from the others on one side, then
take one end of the nylon line and thread it through these three
pearls. Pull the nylon line until it’s tight, making sure you keep the pearls
centered on the strand so that they form a small oval.
2
Add one pearl to each side of the nylon
line and position it so that it adjoins the
pearls from step 1. Slide three more
pearls onto one side of the nylon line, then
thread the other end of the nylon line
through these three pearls and pull the line
tightly to form another oval (see figure 1).
Figure 1
3
Repeat step 2 until one inch of nylon
remains at each end (35 to 40 repetitions, or until no more pearls remain).
The beaded area should measure 8 inches.
Slide the crimp bead onto one end of the nylon line, then thread the opposite end of the line through it as well. Pull the line until it’s tight, so that no
gaps remain in between the beads, then crush the crimp bead and trim
any excess nylon line.
4
Apply the fray retardant to each end of the organza ribbon. Let the
ribbon dry according to manufacturer’s instructions, then gently
thread it in between the lines of pearls. Make sure that the ribbon
emerging from each end is the same length. To wear this piece, simply tie
the ends in a secure bow.
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