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Versatile to wear, this easy-to-make piece can be worn as a necklace, bracelet, lariat, or belt. Because the knots and pearls 'lock into one another, the piece is surprisingly secure when worn. 11 white freshwater pearls, 6.5- to 7-mm round 19 white freshwater pearls, 5-mm round 30 sterling silver 24-gauge head pins, 11 2 inches 3.8 cm long 67-inch 1.7 m length of 1.5 mm dark brown, Greek-style leather cord Wrapped loop page 27 Knotting page 29 1. Slide a pearl onto a head pin. Make a wrapped...
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Clockwise from top left freshwater potato, half-round potato, coin, hybrid teardrop, round, and flat square pearls Left to right freshwater stick, flat square, and coin pearls Left to right freshwater heart, stick, and Baroque pearls Left to right freshwater stick, flat square, and coin pearls You'll find a vast array of lustrous pearls in Beading with Pearls. They come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, and when incorporated inio the 30 great designs featured, show an amazing...