The arrival of our new large hole pearls last week marked an exciting day at Nina Designs. These pearls are gorgeous: nice and chunky at between 9-10 mm, with a beautiful luster and organic potato shape. Best of all are their extra large holes! At 2.5 mm, these holes can accommodate our silk cord, our deer hide lace, and our thin chain by the foot.
We couldn’t wait to start playing: below is a bracelet made with knotted pink silk cord, white large hole pearls, and our new silver hammer finish button. We also strung the pearls on the deer hide lace for a fantastic contrast between tough leather and refined pearls – simply wrap around the wrist and tie for a very cool look. One large holed peacock pearl sliding on a delicate gold plated chain at the base of the neck is stunning. Can you tell how excited we are? What are some other ways large hole pearls might be used?
First a silver button is added to silk cord, then the silk cord is doubled. A piece of wire becomes a needle and the large hole pearls are threaded onto the silk and knotted.
Large hole pearls knotted onto a double strand of silk cord. Our new silver hammer finish button makes a great clasp!
Ok, this is a perfect time for me to ask a question on a “how to” that I can’t seem to figure out! How do you make an adjustable strap for a bracelet with your deer hide or silk? Will it work? Help!!!
Comment by Jennifer at Shop Cancerversary — May 24, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Hi Jennifer – in this example, I am using the button as the clasp and my silk is doubled. I started by stringing the button on, and then making a knot. I then started adding pearls to my double thread, with a knot tied after each pearl. Once I’d added about 7″ worth of pearls, I tied a knot after the last pearl. The next knot I tied was placed so that there was open silk for the button to fit through. I started with this knot tied loosely. Using the button, I tested the knot placement and adjusted it forwards or backwards along the silk so that the button squeezed tightly through the opening. Once I was satisfied with the knot placement, I pulled the knot tight. I repeated this step again so that the bracelet length can be adjusted by sliding the button through the first or second opening. Hope that helps!
If using a single strand of silk or leather, the easiest and least expensive way to make a bracelet adjustable is to just tie the ends together in a square knot!
Comment by leah — May 24, 2010 @ 12:47 pm
That is so nice, I didnt even know that they made large hole pearls
Comment by Ann Mikeal — May 30, 2010 @ 5:49 pm
Hi Leah
Can you thread the pearls onto 3mm deer hide lace?
Lindy
Spice Island Design
Comment by Lindy @ Spice Island Design — July 30, 2011 @ 6:34 pm
Hi Lindy,
With a little coaxing I’m fairly certain you can string our large hole pearls onto 3 mm deer hide lace. It’s pretty easy to slide onto 2 mm, so I’m thinking 3 mm is possible.
Comment by juanita — August 1, 2011 @ 11:49 am