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Thread: Designed something for my half drilled pearls...

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    Default Designed something for my half drilled pearls...

    I have loads of half drilled pearls, mainly silver greys, that I bought when I was working at The London Pearl Co. and wondered what I could use them for apart from the obvious pearl studs. So I had a go at something a bit different at the weekend - this is just a prototype really as I needed to anneal the "cups" a bit more as I have the start of a couple of tiny splits - my fault for being impatient!! Photo's aren't brill - must get a light box set up!!

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    What a fun design Makes me think of a juggler!

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    They're lovely. I'm always nervous of using pearls as I worry that the glue won't hold. Do they feel secure?

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    That's so delicate and beautiful - I love it!
    Silver grey is a perfect colour too.

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    Proper Gorgeous!

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    I'm liking these very much Vickie!! x x
    Bridget x x

    Never be afraid to try something new,remember amateurs built the Ark,
    professionals built the Titanic!!!



    http://www.rusticcharmjewellery.co.uk

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    Oooh me likely. Me likey a lot. Very classy, lady!

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    What a beautiful and contemporary way to set your pearls xx


    Quote Originally Posted by caroleallen View Post
    They're lovely. I'm always nervous of using pearls as I worry that the glue won't hold. Do they feel secure?
    I worried about this until I read John Cogswell' "Creative Stonesetting, " he gives several ideas to help secure the pearl, one of which is cutting small nicks or filing notches in the pin to ensure a better grip for the glue.

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    very very nice, just my taste.........simple but elegent
    Love and light,
    Maggie[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][/FONT

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    Lovely design Vicki i love grey pearls xx

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