How to Knot Pearls with a Mystery Clasp

[@annamaria3038]

Thank you ❤

[@박하니-o8w]

Hello, I am south Korean. What kind of thread do you use? The video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@margocher99]

Griffin silk

[@dfc3425]

I have a question - how do you know when to use E6000 rather than GS Hypocement?

[@fireflycarrboro]

I typically use E6000 when I’m gluing ends into a cap, or a post earring back onto a piece, or generally when I’m gluing bigger pieces. For much larger projects, an epoxy is recommended. I use the Hypo Cement when I need to be more precise with my gluing projects. They are similar in consistency (Hypo Cement may be just a tad runnier) and they both dry clear, if you get the clear E6000, that is.

[@dfc3425]

@@fireflycarrboro Really helpful - thank you!

[@glittzeegal5842]

Hi! Great tutorial but I’m looking to restring pearls that have a mystery clasp. Any suggestions in removing the metal posts and tiny jumpring so I can get started restringing? I have them soaking in acetone for a couple of days and one side ( with the jumpring inside) is still stuck.. thanks in advance!

[@fireflycarrboro]

@@glittzeegal5842 Each necklace can be completely different from another when it comes to restringing. It's possible there's a little jump ring in there or it could have something else. I've seen small pieces for French wire inside of a mystery clasp, too. It addition to soaking, if you are skilled with a Dremel or Flex Shaft and you have an extremely teeny bit, you could try drilling out the metal ring. I don't recommend doing that unless you are well versed in using the tools. Good luck!

[@박하니-o8w]

Hello, I am south Korean. What kind of thread do you use? The video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@user-vd6cu2vt8x]

interesting, where did you get clasp?

[@fireflycarrboro]

This was a repair that was brought in to me, so it was already a part of a necklace. I’ve encountered them several times in the past, on pearls too. But I’m not sure where to get an actual clasp like this. So sorry!

[@user-vd6cu2vt8x]

@@fireflycarrboro thanks for reply me

[@dianewoods193]

Why don't you straightened the thread first to avoid kinks ?

[@fireflycarrboro]

I did straighten it, it always want to do that before using Griffin cording. However, if holes are tight, things can often still kink, as this thread is twisted. Slow movements usually help when the thread does begin to twist or kink.