Pearl Knotting Tutorial | Beginner's Tutorial

Pearl knotting tutorial showing you how to knot pearls onto silk thread using french wire and a clasp to create a lovely classic design, and keep your pearls protected.🌷
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[@maryettadynan4981]

Thank you so much for the most "detailed" tutorial for knotting pearls I have watched! I love that you use several pearls with knots at each end, to increase durability. Some tutorials I've watched only go back through one pearl and that doesn't seem that it would make the necklace as strong. You are a born instructor. Hugs, M.D.

[@user-wi9wq3dj9n]

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[@susanaubrey-cound8509]

Great tutorial. I usually find that key steps in any how-to videos are “obscured by fingers” but this is really well set up and zooms in on tricky bits. Thanks!

[@paulineadams1849]

Thank you for a great detailed tutorial.

[@sarahdenise6898]

You are a natural at tutorials thank you! I started working at a jewellers two years ago and can now happily offer restringing as a service 😊

[@amnerisluque2593]

❤❤😂😂

[@nataliev5084]

Finally! A clear, easy to understand and execute, pearl knotting tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@brendastevens3099]

I've been knotting pearls off and on for several years, usually only once or twice a year. Because I can be forgetful (I'm 76) I always check for a video to remind me of the beginning and ending using french wire. I have to say that this is the best video I've found (and I've watched a bunch!). It's just what I need to kick-start my memory when knotting pearls. Thank you so much.

[@terriketterman2844]

This by far the best stringing tutorial video I've seen, the best explanation for how to use the French wire to attach the clasp. Thank you!

[@shirleihorta]

Thank you for the very professional tutorial on knotting pearl necklaces.

[@dnllmaurer1]

The absolute best tutorial covering the professional method of stringing & knotting pearls or beads. Every detail is clearly explained as the demo shows each step in the process. No extra chit chat & no missing oversights, just straight to the point. All the essential information is provided, complete from start to finish. It also includes a brief overview of the parts to better understand how the pieces fit together. A comparison of various fresh water pearl types, a description of thread size in relation to diameter of the drilled center, selecting a clasp style, purpose of French wire & special adhesive to secure the end knots. I enjoyed every bit of this well planned presentation & I'll return to purchase supplies. Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge & passion for creating beautiful jewelry!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you found my tutorial useful! Best wishes Juliet

[@wendytitterton5004]

I've been watching several pearl-knotting video tutorials, and this is the best and most clearly explained without too much extra talking. Thank you so very much

[@eleonoracolimodiodebolivar653]

Perfect instructions on how to string pearls. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@terriketterman2844]

I hadn’t done hand knotting for almost two years so of course I searched Spoilt! Thank you Juliet!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You’re welcome 😊

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

I must say it’s the most easiest tutorial ever! No too long and to the point! No story telling, it was perfect 👌🏼 Thank You 😊🥰😍

[@2horses2go]

Oh my, what an excellent video! I love love love pearls and have no less than 8 or 10 strings of my mother's and grandmothers. Now I can repair ones that need a new clasp or restring and knot them. You re a genuine learning experience. Thank you so much.

[@valerieslater3029]

What an absolutely brilliant tutorial, I have a broken pearl necklace and dont want to have to take it into a shop to have re strung, so this is the ticket !! Thank you so much, you are a fantastic teacher !! I have subscribed for more of your interesting content .....

[@gillfaragher6362]

I inherited a string of pearls from my sister who passed away in 2016, but haven't been able to wear them because they were broken. Thanks to your wonderful tutorial - I have just completed knotting them successfully and can finally wear them.

[@MsLovinDMutts]

A friend from church came to me with a beautiful freshwater pearl necklace she got many years ago- the thread had broken and she knew I did custom beaded jewelry and repair. I'd never done a nice pearl necklace so was a little daunted. But your tutorial had exactly the information I needed! From what kind of thread (silk) and size to the exact logistics and mechanics of how to tie the knits in between. Thank you so much!!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thankyou - I'm so glad that you found my tutorial helpful! Julietx

[@samh.3421]

Such a wonderfully clear tutorial! Thank you for the lesson

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@randystewart8895]

I have viewed many videos on pearl knotting and this one IS THE BEST ANYWHERE! So clear and precise right through completion of a beautiful piece. I recently viewed this one over again as a refresher and the projects are completed. Thank You for sharing your expertise with us!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Great Tutorial. TY!

[@kathylindemer4500]

Best video on knotting pearls! I got the job done even though I didn't really enjoy it. Knotting pearls is very time consuming!

[@Mr_Nanny]

Thank you! It’s been probably 12 years since I’ve done a strand and a customer needs theirs restrung for an event. Truly appreciate the refresher!

[@paintnknitter]

Thanks so much for your most helpful video!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sharijames6287]

I have watched several videos on pearl knotting. I do think that your’s is the most specific and clear to understand. Thank you so much for this great video!

[@cathieh.7225]

I have done pearl knotting before but your tutorial made some things much much clearer!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you Cathie - that's great to hear!

[@ln5026]

Thank you very much! Excellent video!

[@adriannehawkins478]

Great tutorial..very detailed! Thanks👍

[@design321]

Well done! Very clear. Thank you.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@burcutezcan7584]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@michaelbrazil3737]

Excellent. Clear instructions. Good demonstrations. Thank you very much.

[@lizpolomsky8943]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@karenvandeveer100]

This is the best pearl knotting video that I have seen! Thanks so much for the easy and precise directions!

[@tinaanderson200]

Hi, love your channel just purchased pearls 💜 from the dollar tree

[@sylviahall559]

thoroughly enjoyed this video thank you for the lesson

[@SayMagnaFeek]

Wow! Excellent video! Great tutorial! I'd had so many failures doing this and you make it look so easy!

[@iamphoenix5376]

Very helpful. Thank you 😊

[@SeboleloMogorosi]

Beautiful and meticulous I loved the video. Thanks

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you very much!

[@mariefrance4201]

Excellent tutorial. I was lucky enough to have a TriCord Knotter to tie my knots, but your beginning and end of the necklace was very helpful. This will be a pearl necklace for my mom's 91st birthday on Friday. She will adore this necklace. Thank you.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Marie-France Greger so glad you found it helpful! Happy birthday to your mum

[@moiracuthbert2542]

AS with the comments below this is an exceptionally good tutorial with the Tweezers thank you very much you have made it look so easy with very clear step by step instructions.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

+Moira Cuthbert Thank you Moira! It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed the tutorial so much! Happy Beading! Julietx

[@janinepieper5339]

Excellent tutorial! Clear instructions. Thank you!

[@davidhill1220]

Love this Such great instructions Thank you! Patricia

[@titaniamichniewicz858]

This is a wonderful tutorial, very clear and well demonstrated.

[@louiseberry3364]

Fantastic tutorial I've been meaning to start learning this for ages and now I feel ready to have a go myself :)

[@sheliaplaisance8191]

Thanks very much. I watched three videos and your was the most successful!

[@CarolynChaudhory]

Fantastic. So clearly explained & demonstrated. Loved it!

[@ahalyasekar3181]

Wow beautiful teaching .everybody can easily understand.U r a very good teacher mam.tq vrey much mam

[@philomenadias6081]

Excellent tutorial. You are a great teacher.

[@ilenesilverman4224]

Extroadinarily excellent!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you!

[@MistyMaam]

I am thrilled to have found this tutorial! I honestly feel I can confidently knot a pearl necklace without enlisting the help of a professional. I found a south sea pearl necklace for a song and it is sadly in need of a restringing. :)

[@susanjay5507]

Thank you so much. You did an excellent job explaining it with ease! Much appreciated!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scootywooty]

This is amazing! thank you!!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You're so welcome!

[@jennaelisabeth2768]

This has been super helpful! I’m stringing my first strand today and other videos confused me, this one helped so much 🙏🏼 thank you

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Thank you for sharing this knotting technique, I'm greatful beyond words really. I've been watching other Pearl Knotting methods for days on end and found them either hard to remember or difficult to master quickly. Your method is EXACTLY 100 PERCENT what I was hoping to find. Easy and beautifully done. I'm *Over The Moon and Back HAPPY 😊! THANK YOU SO MUCH 💓 🎁💐

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelaabsolum2202]

Brilliant. Thank you for an easy to follow tutorial.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahlee52]

This was a fabulous tutorial. I have sat and watched a number of videos on pearl knotting and this is the only one that actually got through to me of how to do it! I went from start to finish without a mistake and the pearls look very professionally done. Thank you, thank you. :)

[@carmetas]

very useful. I was able to make my first pearl necklace.

[@freenbut]

Thank you soo much love the way you show how to do restring the pearls.

[@carolbrandyberry4448]

Absolute wonderful video… very precise and instructional … clearly explains everything…. I pray she is teaching classes somewhere!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rkaiser7767]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@normavelazquez4908]

Thank you Xmas is going to be a lot of fun this year.

[@ZYosef]

Great tutorial

[@amberforget4360]

This is a very clever and efficient way to do this. Thank you!!!!

[@braeby1]

This has been sooooo helpful! I’m restringing my Grandmother’s pearls for my upcoming wedding! It’s a task of love and remembrance and I think she would be happy with how it’s turned out! I didn’t have needle nose pliers so I used a straight pin instead and it worked like a charm!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you Brae. Congratulations on your wedding! Julietx

[@8doing8]

Thanks for the instructions ❤

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sonyaj66]

Wonderful tutorial - thank you!

[@cindybateman825]

Thank you so much. You make it look so easy.

[@Robbie_LeMeow]

Thank you so much!

[@savvynsassy3335]

Thankyou for this really helpful tutorial.

[@alonalinda6605]

Lovely, easy to understand and very inspirational video tutorial. Thank you so much for that. Love your accent : )

[@igasudrom8642]

My grandma was a jeweler and when I was 13 she taught me how to do this. I’m now 29 and when she passed away earlier this year I ended up with one of her broken pearl necklaces, and the idea was that I could fix it to remember her but I realized I needed a refresher. This tutorial is perfect, I’m in the process of re-stringing the necklace right now and soon I’ll be able to wear it!

[@allaboutbookbinding8339]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you!

[@nancyrogers6112]

Great tutorial! Thank you so much.

[@gailm1743]

I've watched quite a few bead or pearl knotting tutorials, and this one is by far the best. Very clear spoken and visual instructions!

[@ariellelionessofYah]

Thank you so much for this amazing content!! I’m getting into knotting pearls and Amber for jewelry and this is most helpful🥰

[@nancyzuerlein2677]

This is by far and away the best pearl knotting tutorial!!! What is the best length for the bits of french wire? Thank you so much for this video!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you so much! I'd say around 1cm (0.4 inch) is the perfect length for French Wire

[@amandahaimes1221]

very informative. I will try using your method.

[@bjebenstein]

Very helpful. Thank yu.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

You're welcome!

[@crochetgottaloveit]

Thank you for making this excellent video!

[@adejumokeadegbenjo2462]

Excellent explanation!!

[@patriciawimbush835]

That was a great tutorial. I have never used the French wire, and your directions were very clear; your demonstration of how this process is done was was at a great pace. It was very easy to follow you. Thank you.

[@DD-d6d3]

Very helpful!

[@dianneross2801]

Great tutorial. Glad I found you on u tube. Thank you. Cheers

[@elinfiv]

Thank you for a good tutorial!👌The only thing I would improve on is to not flip everyone off while showing the silk cord 🤣🤣😂💕

[@duplicatebigd7281]

great tutorial!!!

[@onetwo2859]

very understandable.

[@bethannmeek6020]

Great video! Can't wait to try it.

[@evadehmel9192]

Very well donne!thanks.

[@carolinebritton6545]

Thanks so much, very clear and helpful. Should I also stretch the beading silk before I start the threading?

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

No need to stretch the silk prior to threading

[@Andrea-kz8gg]

Absolutely the best video I’ve come across. I have a question though about the silk thread, I noticed you didn’t stretch it. Is it best to stretch or no? I ask because the silk in the mala I made stretched and I don’t want that to happen with the pearl necklace. Oh by the way I did prestretch ad suggested.

[@arriannaniv]

I’m going to use this for not pearls... but I’m going to use it. Might do pearls one day. I do home made beads right now. Just starting up

[@jojooflasvegas4283]

Thank You !!!

[@lucygamble614]

The best tutorial video I have found for Pearl knotting with a single strand of silk. Very clear instructions and helps that it is so close up so you can see the detail of what you are doing. This technique with the tweezers gives consistent knots right close up to the pearls. I've just tried it to make a bracelet with great results! Easy to do once you get the hang of it. Great instructions for finishing the ends neatly and securely too. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and explaining everything so carefully!

[@birdboy75]

Very helpful :)

[@swarnamohanty3121]

Nice , but how did you make holes in the Pearl's in the first place? Ok sophisticated machine now ! But how were they making holes in 19th century ?

[@Khaotic_Peace]

I know this is old, but if you're still looking for this information, before the 20th Century the fools were an extremely fine hand drill/reamer, and a very steady hand. You can search Google, or find videos on how to make them here in KZbin. 😊

[@susanmullikin4620]

very hepful

[@laurenrodriguez3738]

I learned exactly what I needed to know from this... an excellent tutorial. Well planned, beautifully executed, and the pro tips about the silk and knots, tweezers - well done. Thank you.

[@bcook7383]

Yes, pay close attention to the part where she explains about the tweezers sliding towards the pearl--I didn't pay attention at first and experienced some frustration with knots that didn't quite sit flush. Rewatched it and voilà! She explains it exactly, and I was able to finish the necklace with no other problems and end up with a very professional-looking string of pearls. Thank you!

[@sylviawelsh2493]

Thanks for this, I was able to knot my very first necklace with ease using this technique, although the silk would not go through the french wire so I had to use wire guardians. I used size 5 silk, perhaps this was too thick?

[@loreanna67]

Excellent. Except... I dont like using just one strand of silk. I thread the needle and pull two strands through. I always had trouble with my knotted Pearl's using only one strand. They would always break. Getting the needle back through the pearl with two strands is impossible. I improvise. The glue you use is the same glue I use. Best glue ever.

[@johnmason139]

I have wanted to learn how to string pearls most of my life - now I can! Brilliant tutorial - I have watched many others. Thank you

[@DianaMoon11428]

The absolute best tutorial on pearl knotting that I have ever seen. Thank you a thousand times. 2019 PS: I do think you should add that because you have to go through the first and last two pearls twice, that you may have to drill open their holes a bit. 2021 update: the French wire sometimes gets wonked up - bits of the silk show through. I "massage" the French wire back in place but it bothers me. Does this happen to you, too?

[@rhondawood9260]

question for you..... I'm using your instructions and I'm wondering how to avoid the french wire from twisting when finishing the end? I've tried ever thing I can think of and keep getting twisted french wire loop.

[@kevinpaz1055]

my pearls are 4-5mm with 0.7mm hole. I got a silk the 3mm like your but I couldn't even thread through the hole again like you did in 8:00. im guessing the 3mm is to big, so I will buy a 2mm thread. Also quick question. Can you do a review about what silk threads would be best for each pearl hole sizing and also French wire because I learned that the French wire also comes in different sizes.... I hate making mistakes but here's to learning hahah

[@davemares5853]

At last someone who has taken the mystery out of pearl knotting very clear easy to understand instructions thank you thank you thank you.have now tried this technique and thanks to you have made a good job even though I say it myself