Retired - Misty Meadow Necklace

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1. Begin by watching our video: How to Do Pearl Knotting Using Tweezers. From what you learned in the video begin by tying a double knot and that will not pull through the clamshell. Thread the needle up through the clamshell.
2. Add a dab of GS Hypo Cement, close the clamshell and trim the silk cord. You are now ready to begin your knotting.
3. Start by making one knot then start adding the beads in the following order (one knot in between each): 23 pearls, 25 gemstones, 25 pearls, 25 gemstones. NOTE: My pattern is not even to account for the slight natural variation of the gemstone beads. Yours may be the same but by purchasing this project bundle you will get a total of 50 pearls and a 15.5 inch strand of gemstone that are about 51 beads per strand, so please feel free to adjust accordingly.
4. Once you have added all of your beads and after the final knot, thread the silk through another clamshell. Tie a double knot, add a dab of glue, close the clamshell and trim the ends.
5. Finally take the pendant and attach one loop of the clamshell to one loop by gently bending it around the loop. Repeat on the other side, making sure your strand in not twisted.

• PZE-148 - Zola Elements Pendant Link, Mountain Meadow Arrow 27x37mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Gold Tone
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• SPQS-01 - Dakota Stones Gemstone Beads, Smokey Quartz, Star Cut Faceted Round 8mm, 15.5 Inch Strand
  Project uses 50 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SWP-8044 - Austrian Crystal, 5810 Round Faux Pearl Beads 8mm, 25 Pieces, Iridescent Green
  Project uses 48 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• XCR-9619 - Griffin Silk Beading Cord & Needle Size 6 Brown
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-2060 - 22K Gold Plated 3.7mm Clamshells Knot Covers (50)
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1001 - G S Hypo Cement Precise Applicator Essential!
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5518 - Lindstrom EX Series - Round Nose Jewelry Pliers 5.25 Inches Long
• XTL-4001 - Beadsmith Bent Fine Point Tweezers For Bead And Pearl Knotting