Retrain and Restringing Your Pearls Techniques
How to Restring PearlsThere are a number of different ways you can restring pearls on your own so that you do not have to pay anyone else for it, and by doing the job yourself you will be able to maintain their significant value. Restringing pearls can be done using the simple (knot-less) or complex method, which includes knotting between each pearl segment.
Understanding the Methods
Simple Method
This is a simple and fast method—great for those who like to keep things uncomplicated.
You are threading pearls on a wire with no knots possible and looking for non-linear design. But over time wear can be worn off of the pearls by doing this.
Complex Method
This technique consists of a knotting in the middle of each pearl, which has several useful features.
3) Protection: Knots keep pearls separated so they won’t rub against each other which damages the surface.
Durability: If the necklace breaks only one pearl will come off instead of all on them.
The knots: Could act as a design element on the necklace or bracelet.
Time Investment
Restringing can be time intensive; this may take anywhere from 45 minutes to a few hours based on your degree of practice and the complexity of plans decided.
Tools Required
Traditionally you’ll need to have.seed beads or platters to secure the.
Silk or synthetic cord: As more durable options and to achieve aesthetic purposes.
Beading needle or wire- for threading through pearls
Tweezers or a knotting tool: A must-have that makes the intricate way possible for the secure knots.
Clasp – To close off your piece of finished jewelry.pearl restringing (ad)
Tips for Success
2-PRACTICE FIRST: Use some beads that aren’t as expensive to make sure you have your technique down.
Select the Correct Thread Size: Make sure that your thread fits well throughout the pearls, but not tight.
Clean Work Environment: Try to keep a clean workspace so that you do not accidentally knock something small off the table.
When you understand these methods and come properly prepared, however, it is definitely possible to restring your pearls at home instead of paying someone else (or doing nothing) the next time they become a bit loose or you notice fraying in their existing thread!
