Ep29: How to Hand Knot Pearls - EASY! (Long Version

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

As requested! This is the FULL version of the hand-knotting video that we uploaded earlier. Let me know how you use this technique in your own projects!

[@galinaarchitector8116]

Where to buy your favourite compression clasp? Thank you so much.

[@catherinelane9631]

Hi! I'm new to this. But I'd like to ask what exactly do you call the clasp that you used? Because they got spring. Thank you very much for your reply 😊

[@mehere337]

I was looking for a good refresher on knotting and after a number of failures...I found you. You're a good teacher.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Hey, thanks!

[@debbielindsay1343]

I inherited a beautiful set of pearls that required re-stringing, and a new more modern clasp. After watching your video, I have successfully restrung them, and the necklace is just stunning. Thank you x

[@delliesabio2438]

Thank you very much. Your video has been very detailed, and very helpful.

[@sugasmilo2329]

Easy to understand, thanks

[@blakekuhlman602]

Best video of instruction I’ve found. Your detail was not top much and not too little. Thanks!

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Awww thanks

[@MoonWind49]

Great tip on making a needle at the end of a spool. Saves a ton of money on pre-loaded needles silk thread.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Thanks! I learned from my friend Sandra Younger!

[@xxbigkisses]

o m g, after taking time to watch your details, i realized a few mistakes that i made making using jewelry findings which wouldve saved some of my bracelet and necklaces from ruining. just home hobbyist but still a lot of work was put into it.. good video. wow

[@sowhat3919]

Im so happy thank u for showing us this

[@jillrichardson4609]

You're an excellent teacher! This is the best hand knotting video I've seen , and I've watched many and taken classes too. Thank you!!

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Thanks! Glad I make sense to you. 💜

[@kanamuthurajah9852]

Very detailed explanation. Thank you

[@jenniclips]

This is the BEST tutorial I've seen! Thank you! xoxo

[@mimipitts3839]

As always,love you! Thanks again!♥️🙏💋🫶🏻♥️

[@christianeross9266]

As always, thank you dear!

[@nancymarkle3948]

Christiane, In my opinion you give the best instructions along with being able to see exactly what you are doing at the same time. I learned a lot from you to perfect my techniques when you were on JTV and I am still learning. I think you are the best. Thank you so much for what you do. Love your videos and thanks again. Until next time! Happy Beading, Nancy Markle

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Thank you Nancy! That's high praise...I'm glad you are here!

[@carriesargent9209]

Excellent instructions, thank you.

[@niandekock7524]

Very informative and slow enough for a beginner like me! Thank you. I'm on my way to the store to get my tweezers.

[@sgphilgoh]

Very thorough and clear explanation on pearl knotting. Best part is only simple hand tools are required. Plus some crucial skill which is easy to master. Now my hands are itching to try out my first project. Thank you Christine.

[@amandaf1848]

Absolutely brilliant video in every sense! I rarely comment on any posts but this was an absolute treat to watch and learn from, thank you so much 😊😊

[@dancewithdalya]

beautiful hand knotting learned a lot need some experience thanks

[@xxbigkisses]

very good and detailed video !

[@angelalepkofker1177]

Great tutorial, Clear, easy to understand and great pace. Thank you very much. You made knotting simple and doable!

[@southpawstudio2123]

Great video. Loved it .

[@jillrichardson4609]

Hi Southpaw Studio! I'm a southpaw too, do you think this video was left handed? It seems like she was doing something that made more sense to me somehow, lol I think I need validation, I play golf and baseball right handed.

[@southpawstudio2123]

@@jillrichardson4609 I’m not really sure . Here tweezers are in her right hand but she does the knot in her left . So I’m going to say both lol I also golf and bat right handed . I would consider myself ambidextrous in a lot of things though . 😊

[@carinasoria8445]

Thanks for the information I love it

[@anroherms]

Thank for this very detailed tutorial.

[@ritahowell9214]

Loved your tutorial, very helpful, thank you

[@annb2484]

I have watched a few videos on stringing pearls, but this one is by far the best and i will be using this technique to re-string my daughter's pearl bracelet. This video showed exactly what this excellent teacher was doing. Her hands were positioned where the viewer could always see the work, the closeups were in focus, and furthermore, the camera stayed on the work long enough for the viewer to understand exactly what was being done. The audio quality was very good also, and the instructor was charming.

[@mimipitts3839]

Loved how easy you make it look! Wow! Thanks Christiane!✌️💖🙏

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Too kind!

[@meghannchristie6616]

You're AMAZING!!! PLEASE keep making videos!!! This video has been INCREDIBLY helpful!!! Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@JJ-YouTb]

Love your detailed teaching way, very nice video

[@corinabluland6355]

Absolutely Fabulous demo videos clearly spoken & comprehensive. Thank you so much.

[@achowdhry6452]

Amazing presentation

[@pamelawrenn8664]

Amazing

[@sharonboon5766]

Christine this was very helpful and I’m going to follow your instructions to restring two sets of my great aunt and grandmothers pearls. I’ve been afraid for years to have them done by a jeweler and decided it was time to find a tutorial on KZbin to DIY! As soon as I finish, I’ll post a picture for you. Thank you.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

You can do it! I have confidence. Maybe practice on some cheap beads too start but either way, it's not permanent so if you aren't satisfied you can start over. But, I don't think you will have to. You will be so happy to do this yourself!

[@caroleeisemann4045]

You are an excellent teacher, Christiane. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge. FYI, I miss seeing you on Jewel School.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Awwww! Thanks. Glad to see you here!

[@raindrozest9558]

Wow that tweezer grab technique is great. Thanks.

[@magdalenavu1]

Thank you for your clear instructions. So fun to watch you doing it.

[@franmillican3316]

Your video is excellent, I have only strung pearls with double cord but will now will follow your instructions for single cord. Thank you .

[@BohoHobo948]

Many thanks. So kind of you to show clearly how to string beads. I have subscribed to your channel 👍💜

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Thank you. Subscribers help my channel & I hope my channel helps you.

[@mainamcintosh3351]

Absolutely an excellent teacher and lesson!

[@evelynwald9132]

This was a wonderful video and I love how patiently you explained each step and why you do it. I’m sure I can do this as it seems that the two key requirements are a lot of patience and fine tweezers. Patience I have, fine tweezers I need to invest in, but thankfully they are not a ridiculously expensive tool. Thank so much for sharing!

[@marilynlucas1697]

Excellent, thanks for shearing your knowledge

[@zirlonia]

I wish I had seen this before I had gone and bought the Bead Smith.

[@odettelavie5189]

This is a super top video. thank you!

[@SuperNina1985]

Thank you, that was a great video. Could you please show us what to do if we don’t want to use a clasp to my necklace.

[@christianeross9266]

You can simply knot the 2 ends together!

[@sissyflores719]

I would like know the size difference of the silk thread on a spool as opposed to using then thread that is on a card. Example, the size difference from FFF on a spool would be what size on a card. Thank you, enjoyed your tutorial

[@amandamak8808]

You're so beautiful and skillful ❤

[@galinaarchitector8116]

Thank you so much! You are the best, I made wonderful piece with you help, charming, talented teacher. One question, please, where wid you buy your clasps? I would buy everything you would recommend. Very grateful to you!

[@carolmoore2109]

Your the best yet ,do u do necklaces and bracelet s with leather cord? Than you so much

[@sissyflores719]

Could you demo knotting the the 2 thread method, thank you

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

its hard to find neat people to learn from who actually know what ther talking about I have picked up the art of chain maille crafts about 2 years ago were i once was just scrapping copper wire in the many gages it comes in and the many uses electricity trials through it as i found it and became more fascinated with the metal and its glowing property and how close to gold it is well enough of that for now its about and how to teach so glad I stumbled upon your video channel I do thirst for knowledge of this ever growing art were a simple thing like wire can be so expandable in its uses as a medium I will know be subscribing to 🐙 octopuss do gonna be fun

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Awesome! I know exactly how you feel about metal as well. I've learned a little about soldering & sintering and just find it all fascinating. Glad you enjoy! Thanks for the positive vibes.

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

@@OctopusDobyCRoss sharing is caring and with it i have a new friend indeed I will learn more in your video that type of thing will never be to old as long as god gives me life pure joy it is to make things out of things that may end up at a land fill its a happy thing to do for endless reasons

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

@@davidsteinfeld9123 I so agree! Never too old. When we can't see little rings any more, we will just get bigger rings! Lol

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

@@OctopusDobyCRoss to funny but true to facts HAHAHA HAHAHA

[@noemibowden6266]

Where do you get those tiny nose tools where are the names? And thank you so much I enjoyed you video you have an excellent day

[@lissagabriele8570]

Hello Christiane Ross OctopusDo. I am trying to locate a supplier of compression findings which you used in the video, knotting pearls . I’m not having any success. An you help me? Thanks

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Sure, look for crimp end findings. I just looked these up on FMG: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h20a8669fn

[@pushpamukundan1091]

😍 😍 😍

[@AllIKnowIsPainAllSorrow]

Where do you find the compression loops?

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Ok, these are great. They have a lobster claw already attached! www.amazon.com/dp/B001QJVM2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_J6RECM6SHFKBMTCV0ZCR

[@amandamak8808]

❤

[@amiedavis5257]

I have a 1 meter strand of pearls that doesn't have knots between the pearls. I want to restring the pearls, bur where do you get that large spool of silk? It can't be regular silk sewing thread.

[@user-ui1du3km3j]

Was wondering where can I find the compression clasps.

[@sissyflores6655]

What size silk cord do you recommend when buyin on a spool?

[@christianeross9266]

It really depends on the size of your bead holes!

[@sissetiedt9352]

Is there a video on how to finish the necklace without a clasp?

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

@@sissetiedt9352 I'm sorry. I don't have that one.

[@leahgrullon]

@OctopusDO by C Ross Hi Christiane! Thank you for the video! Could you share the brand and style of the tweezers you’re using in this video? Thank you SO much in advance!❤️🙏🏻🤗🌹

[@sissyflores6655]

What size silk are you using that is on the spool and where can you buy it

[@le808le]

👍🏽

[@JaneThomas58]

Do you have any tutorials on the endless strands mentioned?

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Not yet, but I could do one! Great idea!!!

[@delliesabio2438]

Thanks so much. Where do we get the particular finding, crimp tube with a ring? Thanks again.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

They are called EZ Crimps from Beadalon- www.beadalon.com/products/findings_ezcrimp.asp

[@amandamak8808]

What size of thread do i need for 4mm pearl? Thx

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

It all depends on how big the hole is but I'm going to guess #1 or #2

[@Thecraftinggirlboutique]

Are these real cultured pearls ?

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Yes they are. Freshwater, not saltwater though.

[@tacos873]

Hi! I was wondering where you got your compression clasp from?

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

I'll find you a link. I forgot where that one came from.

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Ok, these are great. They have a lobster claw already attached! www.amazon.com/dp/B001QJVM2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_J6RECM6SHFKBMTCV0ZCR

[@tacos873]

@@OctopusDobyCRoss thank you so much!!

[@ongsengteck3067]

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