Just listening to you speak about the pearls and your technique made stringing pearls very calming for me and easy. thank you very much Mrs. Gordon. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!
this looks wonderful. I am so excited to be able to work on my pearls agian. I am going to keep watching this video until I can do it! thank you for sharing the joy! Evelyn
Hi Evelyn, My apologies I just saw all these comments from a year ago. I am so glad that you were able to learn from the video. There are a few others, and maybe you can see something different in the others. You can also write to me for written instructions and a list of 'getting started' materials. Jane@JaneGordon.com. Happy stringing! Jane
Hi Jane sorry for the late reply. I'm in Australia. I have since learned a lot more just from different videos and experimenting on on my own. Thanks for replying.
HI Victor, Everyone can do this- no nimble fingers needed. Everyone learns first day, including a woman with Parkinson's, a 3 year old, a woman who was told she is unteachable (no one who wants to learn is unteachable), a woman with only one arm, and a man with unimaginably fat fingers. Do you want to learn? Btw, I had to look up 'etail' - how did I miss that word? Jane
I've decided to make some of my own jewelry, so this is a great review, as it is almost a year since the cruise. By the way, sorry we missed each other in San Diego.
Are you ready to start making your own jewelry? When we cruised together I was not yet offering the classes. They have been so popular because making jewelry with beautiful materials is fun!
Hi Jane...I'm working to string some pearls and have had a few setbacks. First, it turns out the pearls (not real), have too small hole for Size c silk. Easy problem to solve! However...getting the correct length of silk is more challenging! I cut the silk three times longer and that's too short! I wonder...is there even an "artistic formula' you use - knowing that you are more organic in your approach; I hesitate even to ask!
Back from ships for a while, I am clearing out pearls and stones. If you need/ want me to put together everything else you need (tools, French wire, flex needles, silk thread etc) just let me know. Check Facebook for details on the pearl clearance sale: facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.694019157328250.1073741834.167570233306481&type=3
So from what I can see it's just a matter of doubling your thread to achieve this result. Wouldn't one need to be especially mindful with thread size and pearl holes?
Hi Betty, This was meant to be an overview on a cruise ship, so there are lots of details not included. I posted the video so the passengers could have a reminder, and am happy and surprised that so many people learn from it. if you write to me I can send written instructions, and a class is also available... we can figure out how. jane@janegordon.com
what is a good rule of thumb for the proportion of length of thread to ultimate length of the piece? (I'm looking to make a 108 bead mala from 6mm beads...)
HI Sarah - - Did I ever get back to you on this? I just notice all these unanswered comments. The rule for measuring thread is about 5-6x the length of the strand. It gets doubled, goes all the way through the strand, then goes back through again getting knotted. One couple worked together for combining 5 strands into one necklace. Sometimes for the long ones I stand on a chair to get them started. Write to me fat Jane@JaneGordon.com for written instructions. All the best, Jane
The question about 'finer thread' is relative- and I don't know what thread you are currently using. So let me answer this way: Using SILK thread, size C works for most pearls and stones. Gemstone beads are sold by weight, so the holes are drilled very small. Size B works better for those. And of course, if you have large pearls, want a larger knot either for appearance, to get more length from your pearls, or because the holes are drilled too large, use the biggest size which works. If you don't have large enough thread you can do a surgeons knot (loop the thread through 2-3 times) but the regular knots look better. One more thing- high tech wire sometimes works better with stone beads as they have sharp edges and cut the thread- but then you can't do the knots, which you correctly point out, makes the whole necklace look more elegant. Contact me any time if you have questions. Sorry for the delay answering- I had not seen this. Jane 212-688-8600 Jane@JaneGordon.com www.JaneGordon.com
I thought this instructional video is great. I just started beading and I'm wondering how this will look with simple glass beads. Is knotting between pearls exclusively a technique for pearls? I'm a beginner.
I knotted a pearl necklace for myself according to your instructions & it came out so professionally done! I'm so happy I found your video. I've had trouble with the traditional way. Now I'm going to re-string an old pearl necklace using your technique! It is really easy! I'm sure it'll look fabulous! Thank you Jane!
+Isiris Casiano Thanks for letting me know! It gives me a smile when this helps people. Drop me a note if you need anything or if you just want to be on my email list. Jane@JaneGordon.com
+Isiris Casiano Drop me a note at Jane@JaneGordon.com so I have your email address. I can also send you written instructions and a list of 'getting started' materials with sized for ordering thread, French wire, etc. Re: quick reply- just good luck I happened to be at the computer when you wrote to me.
Lori! How are you? I am sorry we missed each other too. Not sure what happened. It's great to hear that you will continue making jewelry. I am having a huge clearance sale on pearls, stones and findings. I can pick up thread, french wire, etc for you too. Call if you are interested: 212- 688- 8600. Send my best to Michael, too. Jane
Hi everyone. This was never meant to be instructional or it would have been clearer. it was a demonstration on a cruise ship just to show the easy technique. Then I posted it as refresher for the people who took the class on the ship. It's wonderful that so many have learned here. I sometimes don't realize for months that there is a comment or question here. if you want extra help, written instructions, a list of 'getting started' materials, private class, etc. please contact me at Jane@janegordon.com or 212-688-8600, or through my Web site Www.JaneGordon.com
Roy how funny to find you after all this time. You can contact me directly if you want to catch up. Jane at Jane Gordon dot com (This site won't let me respond with e-mail) 212- 688- 8600
My apologies that you dislike it. It was actually intended only for a demonstration which played on ship TV. it was posted as reminder for the people who took the class. I am astonished at how many people have contacted me, thanking me, and who learned from this. Again, sorry you didn't have that experience. Is there something I can do to help?
Although it is appreciated of the intention, the word “DEMONSTRATION”, perhaps, should be removed. Why?? Look up the dictionary and it will explain “WHY”.
Very frustrating video that showed me nothing on how to string pearls... Just incessant babble from a lonely person... At what minute did you explain or show how you strung pearls with knots?
The teaching technique is not very good, frankly. The gems are not sold by weight, on ebay they are sold as 15" strings, however many beads that length would accommodate. Stringing pearls is never too hard and I would leave it to artisans throughout Asia who do it and then the whole piece of jewelry is sold between $4.50 and $12.00. I know because I bought a ton of them on ebay and still have a lot for future gifts and decorating clothing- at those prices who can't afford them? Your online jewelry is unjustifiably expensive too.
HI Maria, My apologies that I somehow missed your comment here from a year ago. Regarding prices, it is very difficult to compare pearl prices without understanding quality and what causes the different prices. Would you compare Mikimoto to eBay? Like wine, cars, handbags, etc. you can buy for very low to very high prices. There are reasons for the price differences, and great choices in all prices.
What makes you think I am not knotting between pearls? The whole point of this is that the KNOTTING technique is so easy that I have even been able to teach a 3 year old, and a woman with only one arm. I appreciate constructive criticism- if you actually watch the demonstration ALL THE WAY THROUGH and still don't understand, I will be more than happy to help. If you need help call me at 212-688-8600 or write to me at Jane@JaneGordon.com
Just listening to you speak about the pearls and your technique made stringing pearls very calming for me and easy. thank you very much Mrs. Gordon. Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! How amazing your technique. I will just need to buy thinner thread for my pearls.
Thank you for sharing
Feel like I am on the ship enjoying your class. Thanks for posting this Jane!
Heather
this looks wonderful. I am so excited to be able to work on my pearls agian. I am going to keep watching this video until I can do it! thank you for sharing the joy! Evelyn
Hi Evelyn, My apologies I just saw all these comments from a year ago. I am so glad that you were able to learn from the video. There are a few others, and maybe you can see something different in the others. You can also write to me for written instructions and a list of 'getting started' materials. Jane@JaneGordon.com.
Happy stringing!
Jane
Evelyn Edgin w
Hi Jane sorry for the late reply. I'm in Australia. I have since learned a lot more just from different videos and experimenting on on my own. Thanks for replying.
Glad you are doing well. Have fun with it all.
great demonstration... you are very nimble with your fingers, from E-tail back to basics, love it....
HI Victor,
Everyone can do this- no nimble fingers needed. Everyone learns first day, including a woman with Parkinson's, a 3 year old, a woman who was told she is unteachable (no one who wants to learn is unteachable), a woman with only one arm, and a man with unimaginably fat fingers. Do you want to learn?
Btw, I had to look up 'etail' - how did I miss that word?
Jane
I've decided to make some of my own jewelry, so this is a great review, as it is almost a year since the cruise. By the way, sorry we missed each other in San Diego.
Your products are so gorgeous !
HI Mark, Sorry for the late thank you - I just saw all these messages. THANK YOU!
;-)
Jane
Jane.
How can you still look that young?
Just how is that possible?
Roy Hill. The Small Adventurer.
Are you ready to start making your own jewelry? When we cruised together I was not yet offering the classes. They have been so popular because making jewelry with beautiful materials is fun!
hola ud habla español.estoy muy agradecidad por sus detalles al elaborar el collar,mil gracias.y donde da las clases.buen dia luz
Hi Jane...I'm working to string some pearls and have had a few setbacks. First, it turns out the pearls (not real), have too small hole for Size c silk. Easy problem to solve! However...getting the correct length of silk is more challenging! I cut the silk three times longer and that's too short! I wonder...is there even an "artistic formula' you use - knowing that you are more organic in your approach; I hesitate even to ask!
Thanks Jane. Is there a possibility of another video ? If there were close ups of your work it would be most helpful.
Back from ships for a while, I am clearing out pearls and stones. If you need/ want me to put together everything else you need (tools, French wire, flex needles, silk thread etc) just let me know. Check Facebook for details on the pearl clearance sale:
facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.694019157328250.1073741834.167570233306481&type=3
Jane A Gordon- Pearl Stringing Demonstration
This is so beautiful Jane :-)
Thank you, Pauline.
You don't owe them anything Miss Gordon, let them pay for the class.
So from what I can see it's just a matter of doubling your thread to achieve this result. Wouldn't one need to be especially mindful with thread size and pearl holes?
buenas tardes quiero saber en que ciudad esta y si habla espanol.buen dia. muchas gracias
Hi Betty, This was meant to be an overview on a cruise ship, so there are lots of details not included. I posted the video so the passengers could have a reminder, and am happy and surprised that so many people learn from it. if you write to me I can send written instructions, and a class is also available... we can figure out how.
jane@janegordon.com
it works for anything. Write to me at Jane@janegordon.com and I will send written instructions and a list of getting started materials.
what is a good rule of thumb for the proportion of length of thread to ultimate length of the piece? (I'm looking to make a 108 bead mala from 6mm beads...)
HI Sarah - - Did I ever get back to you on this? I just notice all these unanswered comments. The rule for measuring thread is about 5-6x the length of the strand. It gets doubled, goes all the way through the strand, then goes back through again getting knotted. One couple worked together for combining 5 strands into one necklace. Sometimes for the long ones I stand on a chair to get them started. Write to me fat Jane@JaneGordon.com for written instructions.
All the best,
Jane
Hi Betty. . how about a Skype class? or in person if you are in NY or Philadelphia. that want never meant to be instructional. it was a quick demo.
* Contact me for classes (private, fundraising etc) and for clearance sale pearls, stones and findings.
I sincerely apologize for speaking too soon. Will you please tell me if you use a finer thread if your going through twice?
The question about 'finer thread' is relative- and I don't know what thread you are currently using. So let me answer this way: Using SILK thread, size C works for most pearls and stones. Gemstone beads are sold by weight, so the holes are drilled very small. Size B works better for those. And of course, if you have large pearls, want a larger knot either for appearance, to get more length from your pearls, or because the holes are drilled too large, use the biggest size which works. If you don't have large enough thread you can do a surgeons knot (loop the thread through 2-3 times) but the regular knots look better. One more thing- high tech wire sometimes works better with stone beads as they have sharp edges and cut the thread- but then you can't do the knots, which you correctly point out, makes the whole necklace look more elegant.
Contact me any time if you have questions. Sorry for the delay answering- I had not seen this.
Jane
212-688-8600
Jane@JaneGordon.com
www.JaneGordon.com
Do u use a single or double thread for string ing pearls?
I thought this instructional video is great. I just started beading and I'm wondering how this will look with simple glass beads. Is knotting between pearls exclusively a technique for pearls? I'm a beginner.
I knotted a pearl necklace for myself according to your instructions & it came out so professionally done! I'm so happy I found your video. I've had trouble with the traditional way. Now I'm going to re-string an old pearl necklace using your technique! It is really easy! I'm sure it'll look fabulous! Thank you Jane!
+Isiris Casiano Thanks for letting me know! It gives me a smile when this helps people. Drop me a note if you need anything or if you just want to be on my email list. Jane@JaneGordon.com
Jane A. Gordon Yes! Definitely put me on your email list! Thanks for your prompt reply!
+Isiris Casiano Drop me a note at Jane@JaneGordon.com so I have your email address. I can also send you written instructions and a list of 'getting started' materials with sized for ordering thread, French wire, etc.
Re: quick reply- just good luck I happened to be at the computer when you wrote to me.
Lori! How are you? I am sorry we missed each other too. Not sure what happened.
It's great to hear that you will continue making jewelry. I am having a huge clearance sale on pearls, stones and findings. I can pick up thread, french wire, etc for you too. Call if you are interested: 212- 688- 8600.
Send my best to Michael, too.
Jane
Hi everyone. This was never meant to be instructional or it would have been clearer. it was a demonstration on a cruise ship just to show the easy technique. Then I posted it as refresher for the people who took the class on the ship. It's wonderful that so many have learned here. I sometimes don't realize for months that there is a comment or question here. if you want extra help, written instructions, a list of 'getting started' materials, private class, etc. please contact me at Jane@janegordon.com or 212-688-8600, or through my Web site Www.JaneGordon.com
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Roy how funny to find you after all this time. You can contact me directly if you want to catch up.
Jane at Jane Gordon dot com (This site won't let me respond with e-mail)
212- 688- 8600
jane@janegordon.com
212-688-8600
I didn't think this video was very instructional at all.
very poor quality of showing for online audience. Your kameramen need to nake some hours of lessons
My apologies that you dislike it. It was actually intended only for a demonstration which played on ship TV. it was posted as reminder for the people who took the class. I am astonished at how many people have contacted me, thanking me, and who learned from this. Again, sorry you didn't have that experience. Is there something I can do to help?
Marina Stecher oh yes!!!
Although it is appreciated of the intention, the word “DEMONSTRATION”, perhaps, should be removed. Why?? Look up the dictionary and it will explain “WHY”.
Very frustrating video that showed me nothing on how to string pearls... Just incessant babble from a lonely person... At what minute did you explain or show how you strung pearls with knots?
Lhasa Kivan how much did you paid for the class?! Nothing!! People are so incredible!!
The teaching technique is not very good, frankly. The gems are not sold by weight, on ebay they are sold as 15" strings, however many beads that length would accommodate. Stringing pearls is never too hard and I would leave it to artisans throughout Asia who do it and then the whole piece of jewelry is sold between $4.50 and $12.00. I know because I bought a ton of them on ebay and still have a lot for future gifts and decorating clothing- at those prices who can't afford them? Your online jewelry is unjustifiably expensive too.
HI Maria, My apologies that I somehow missed your comment here from a year ago. Regarding prices, it is very difficult to compare pearl prices without understanding quality and what causes the different prices. Would you compare Mikimoto to eBay? Like wine, cars, handbags, etc. you can buy for very low to very high prices. There are reasons for the price differences, and great choices in all prices.
You're not knotting between pearls!!!! That always looks cheap. What gives?
What makes you think I am not knotting between pearls? The whole point of this is that the KNOTTING technique is so easy that I have even been able to teach a 3 year old, and a woman with only one arm. I appreciate constructive criticism- if you actually watch the demonstration ALL THE WAY THROUGH and still don't understand, I will be more than happy to help. If you need help call me at 212-688-8600 or write to me at Jane@JaneGordon.com