How to knot and make a pearl necklace - easy tutorial

This video tutorial will teach you how to make a classic style pearl necklace, by tying a knot in between beads. This method is very easy and ideal for beginners. For more images of this necklace, length/pearl width conversion chart, and other tips, please visit our website: www.angablue.com
I apologize as there are some mistakes on my video which are stated (and corrected) below:
Materials and tools you will need:
1) Real or faux pearls or any other beads. You can use any bead or pearl size as long as the inner hole is 0.8mm. In this project, I used a strand of 7-8mm freshwater pearls with 0.8mm hole drilled through (this inner hole will determine the size of the silk thread).
2) 1.5m of Griffin silk cord size S6F (approx. diameter 0.35mm). This thread width is ideal for 0.8mm inner hole pearls. "The recording states 2m, but 1.5m is more than enough."
3) Two 10mm cuts of gold french wire (width: medium 0.9mm)
4) Gold clasp. I used ClaspGarten 23 carat gold box clasp with faux pearl detail.
5) G-S Hypo Cement Glue with needle tip
6) Scissors
7) Wirecutter (for the french wire, although scissors can be used)
8) Measuring tape
9) Beadalon collapsible eye needle medium (0.36mm x 6.4cm)
Instructions:
Thread the eye needle. String most of the pearls - leave 6 of them aside (they will be used at the end). Thread one of the french wire cuts, pull it through and place it about 40cm from the thread edge (side with the needle). Thread the clasp ring and bring the thread back through the first pearl. Bend the wire, forming a loop. Tighten the first bead so that there is no gap in between the french wire loop and the first pearl. Tie a double knot in between the first and the second pearls, then, pull the thread through the second pearl and repeat this step to all strung pearls, except the last one. On the last strung pearl, add glue before tightening the knot and trim the thread (this thread should be the one with the needle, which should also be the shorter tail). Later, swap the needle to the remaining tail, string the left 6 pearls, and the final french wire cut. Thread the clasp ring and bring the thread back through the last bead. Try not to leave an excessive space in between the 6 remaining pearls, just enough for the knots. Before finishing tying each double knot, add a small amount of cement glue to it. This will secure the knot. Pull the thread through the next pearl. Repeat this step to the remaining 5 pearls. Finally, trim the thread tail.

[@kellydeflavia7288]

I almost fell asleep watching this, your voice is so soothing! but very informational video thank u!

[@Angablue]

You remind me of my ex-husband. 😂 Only with the difference that he actually felt asleep and never listened to me. Maybe that’s why he is ex now!

[@Bekooob]

@@Angablue you're funny 😂😭 Btw thank u for this amazing video 💕

[@anitaswart.]

Thank you for a very clever and strong way of threading pearls. Thank you

[@terannisetaylor7358]

Wow you are beyond talented and I love how clearly and detailed you explained this 💕

[@Angablue]

You are very kind. Thank you.

[@linranyu9293]

this is super informative. Thank you for the education.

[@Jules-nr6ho]

Thank you so much! Your instructions and notes in the description box were amazing ❤

[@karolagibula]

Very good tutorial, thanks for explaining everything so thoroughly

[@TH-bz8hp]

Very clear and detail thank you

[@avarose8524]

Thank you so much! Great video

[@Angablue]

Thank you for watching it!

[@lizhoward-k7627]

Thankyou, I've learnt a lot x

[@LeNguyen-im8dm]

Great job.

[@jazzyjewels2034]

It looks professionally made! Well done!

[@mwljewellery9169]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@carmencruz6971]

Thank you for the information you are great Thank you for sharing Beautiful work. Can't wait to try. Love the way you explained it. 🌷⚘🌹🥀🌼

[@kd-dx2we]

Lovely. Your work is very neat.

[@HeatherH-xw6cf]

Thankyou for sharing

[@merrybajracharya2677]

Woh 😍 You make so easy ❤

[@user-zv3pk4rr6o]

Thank you so mush.

[@MaritsaDarman]

i love your video

[@krishnapriyap4439]

Great Vudeo 🌺🌺👍👍👌👌🌺🌺

[@naturalpearlsource]

Helpful❤

[@olgadanellaandoy7827]

Helpful

[@victoriaglenster5239]

This is great! Thank you so much! If i were to add a pendant in the front, how would i do it? I really love your video.

[@Angablue]

To add a pendant: First of all, I highly suggest you use a pendant with a bail (small or large, the size of the bail is up to your design). Then, use an even number of pearls (half on each side). That's it! Let me know if you need help with anything.

[@victoriaglenster5239]

@@Angablue thank you so much!

[@HelensHouseAndGarden]

Great video. What size thread would you use for a 1mm hole? I can't get hold of 0.8mm drilled beads. Thank you.

[@Angablue]

0.45mm or close to this should be fine. Thanks for watching the video. :-)

[@HelensHouseAndGarden]

@@Angablue Thank you. I will give this a go. Off to order some supplies :D

[@8pool449]

Wish you had explained more about the materials, what grade you need etc e.g. have no idea what string that is, but very helpful nevertheless- thanks

[@Angablue]

All information you need is on the description of this video. Thanks for watching.

[@8pool449]

@@Angablue great- thanks- I’ll give this a go then

[@JimMitchell68]

Great video! Question: why is it important to knot between each pearl?

[@Angablue]

Knotting is traditionally used to protect pearls from rubbing against each other and to keep them from flying everywhere if the strand breaks. Thanks for watching my video. Please leave a 👍

[@Stitch_626AS]

@@Angablue does it have to be a double knot or can it just be a single knot especially for smaller pearls?

[@Angablue]

@@Stitch_626AS it can be a single knot. As long as the knot doesn’t go through the bead.

[@daryaghomeshi]

what’s the size of the French wire?

[@Angablue]

I used a medium 0.9mm.

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[@leoa4755]

Lovely video! Where did you buy all your supplies from? 💞

[@Angablue]

Everything comes from abroad (I live in the UK). The clasp's from Germany. The pearls are from China. The silk thread is from the USA. Have a look at this video description, there I stated the supplies' brands and then you can google and find them where you live. If you live in the UK, then I suggest online shops such as CookSonGold, OldBicycleShop, and Etsy.com (for the pearls, try to buy grade AA or over). :-)

[@leoa4755]

@@Angablue thank you so much, you are so helpful !!💜

[@karill2468]

would it be possible to buy from you? how much would it be for one necklace

[@Angablue]

Yes, I have a couple of necklaces available. Please send an email to [e-mail], many thanks.

[@reginailouz8891]

Can you please show the exact material that you use ? What kind of thread, what kind of French wire ? Thank you

[@Angablue]

It’s on the video description. Thank you.

[@glendaraines2048]

Where can I buy the filament wire?

[@Angablue]

Hello Glenda. Do you mean the French wire? I suggest you look up for it online. Beadalon sells it in small packs of 1 metre, diameter 0.9mm which is perfect. Let me know if you need any further help. All the best.

[@crystalmilagro]

Where did you get the French wire from?

[@Angablue]

I bought it online in the UK. If you are in the US, you can use the Beadalon French wire which is also great.

[@oscaryuen]

If the hole in the pearl is 0.6mm will 0.35mm silk cord better or 0.3mm?

[@Angablue]

I will be honest with you, I have never used the 0.6mm ones and I think even the 0.3mm cord could be too big for it. Because remember! The cord goes inside each pearl two times. Sorry I couldn’t help this time.

[@oscaryuen]

@@Angablue thank you anyway, your video really helping me learn

[@Breishit]

Thanks so much! A question: what is the diameter of the bead hole and what is the size of the silk (in mm) please?

[@Angablue]

All info is on the video description. Please have a read. Thanks for watching.

[@marilynpeters9028]

Most pearls are knotted with size 4 silk. Doing it two strands like in this instruction means that you would use size 2 silk.

[@siskass5122]

Sorry, where I can find this cord?

[@Angablue]

Amazon sells it.

[@raechelyndawn2580]

I don't understand where the french wire was used? Can you explain that?

[@Angablue]

It was used on both ends of the necklace. The French wire function is to protect the silk thread from friction against the metal clasp. I hope this makes sense. Let me know if you have any further question, please.

[@amandamak8808]

The french wire is so easy to break

[@bobduncan-wu7en]

can i buy one from you?

[@Angablue]

Thanks for reaching out, Bob. I have a couple of pearl necklaces here that I could sell although the pearl's quality is not premium. Let me know if you are interested, I can send you photos.

[@emmanuelaitodo2257]

What are the materials used

[@Angablue]

Please see video description. Thanks for watching!

[@jaydentimothy2623]

Where can i buy the materials

[@Angablue]

Hey @jaydentimothy2623 could you check the video description, please? There you will find everything you need for this project. Thanks for passing by!

[@julibellonie93]

What No of the silk cord ? x

[@Angablue]

It's on the description. Two metres of Griffin silk cord size S6F (approx. diameter 0.35mm).

[@marilynpeters9028]

You use size 2 ~

[@guyvandevenne8024]

En français s v p merci 10:23

[@Angablue]

vous pouvez utiliser la pointe d'une aiguille pour vous assurer que le nœud est bien serré. Pour ce faire, commencez à serrer le nœud (formez une boucle), puis insérez l'aiguille au milieu de cette boucle puis tirez sur la bande de roulement. J'espère que cela a du sens. s'il vous plaît laissez-moi savoir si vous avez des questions. j'utilise google translate donc s'il vous plait 'pardonnez mon français'.

[@guyvandevenne8024]

Merci merci de À a Z utilisation du fil c’est quoi encore merci

[@monazraiqat7154]

I cant find the exact griffin silk cord size s6f. Could you let me know the number? Is it No.6 ? Or No.1? Please let me know

[@Angablue]

That would be No.1.

[@monazraiqat7154]

@@Angablue yes i thought so thanks so much for the response

[@monazraiqat7154]

@@Angablue can i just use super glue on a toothpick to secure the final knots? Because the hypo cement is a bit pricey especially because i need it for one use only

[@Angablue]

@@monazraiqat7154 yes, sure you can. Just be careful not to spill super glue on the pearls as it will permanently damage their surface.

[@monazraiqat7154]

@@Angablue yes will do. Im using glass beads and i measured the diameter of the hole to be almost exactly 0.1cm /1mm. So to use this knotting technique, will the 0.35mm silk cord work? I already ordered it but just wanted to double check.

[@kailonny]

Can you make me one for free 😔

[@Angablue]

Sorry, I can't. ☹️

[@kailonny]

@@Angablue lol no worries I was joking