I love pearls and I think they look really elegant as jewelries.
When I was a kid we used to have this big shell that was given as a gift to my family by my father’s Japanese friend. My grandma used to say that when you bury or cover the shell in a container filled with uncooked rice, the shells will begin to produce pearls so my younger sister and I would always hide the shell in a can filled with rice. Don’t know if it’s true but it doesn’t matter. We had fun playing with that big old shell.
But now that we’re ladies, we enjoy the pearls much even more…
...and here's something from Cherry Bubbins,
a Romantic Ribbon and Pearl Necklace Tutorial
Leslie from Utah created this beautiful pearl necklace. Typically, pearl necklaces are made by stringing the pearls alone, but Leslie has made hers, sewn with ribbons. It's just easy to make and if you want to try it out, visit her free tutorial at Cherry Bubbins blog.
You can also visit the following ribbon and pearl necklace tutorials and have more ideas!!!
Want to learn the proper technique on how to string some pearls?
Watch this free video tutorial from Karla Schafer of Auntie's Beads compiled at DiyLessons.
A lovely freshwater pearl bracelet woven using three different types of pearls from Trinketsntomes.
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