Making beads from freshwater pearls with your own hands. DIY pearl necklace or choker

A string of river or sea pearls is a decoration that was invented thousands of years ago. It was considered the greatest treasure; it was used to decorate luxurious clothes and the crowns of emperors. Only the most distinguished beauties could boast of a pearl necklace. And even though many centuries have passed and fashion has changed hundreds of times, this touch to a woman’s outfit has always been and remains relevant to this day. This is a sign of impeccable style, a wonderful addition to an evening dress, and a necessary decoration for special, special occasions.

However, when you look into jewelry stores, you discover that a string of pearls is quite expensive... But what if you look at a handicraft store, watch a master class and learn how to make pearl beads with your own hands?

After getting acquainted with our master class today, you will be convinced that assembling such a thing with your own hands is not easy, but very simple! Even those for whom this will be the first piece of jewelry they have assembled on their own can do this... And how pleasant it is to wear it!

So let's get started. We will need the following accessories to assemble the jewelry:

The basis on which we will assemble the product.

Let's talk about materials in a little more detail so that their choice in each specific case does not lead to difficulties.

Theoretically, you can string pearls on different bases: on a special silk thread, on a nylon fishing line, on a jewelry cable... What to choose? The final decision, naturally, will depend on the craftswoman herself and her preferences. But in the case of pearls, a cable should not be used, because subsequent care of the product includes washing (otherwise the pearls will inevitably fade over time!), and the metal inside the beads may corrode and begin to rust. Nylon or silk thread does not cause these problems, so it is better to give preference to them.

Now about the locks and other decorative elements. Since a classic string of natural pearls is an inherently minimalistic decoration, you should not dilute it with a large amount of metal, beads and other foreign materials. Not because it will be bad - on the contrary, as a result of such experiments a truly chic and impressive product can be born - it will simply be completely different in both appearance and mood, and for now we are turning to the “classics”. And in this case, the main semantic load will fall on the clasp. It will need to be selected so that it holds the entire product not only in the literal sense, but also becomes its “highlight”, making the image of the decoration harmonious and complete. Especially if the pearl thread is worn with a high hairstyle that opens the neck from the back.

Fortunately, now there is a huge selection of toggles and locks for every taste, from the simplest and miniature to the complex and ornately designed. Choose the one that suits you; the main thing is that it does not visually “outweigh” the product. Let's see how the same thread will look with locks of different complexity: with the classic “lobster”, with a small but elegant “Pinion” and with an exquisite figured “Lily” toggle. The appearance of things changes dramatically!

Lobster clasp (silver)

Pinion clasp (antique silver)

Toggle "Lily" (antique silver)

You can experiment with shades of metal. Pearls are interesting because almost all colors of accessories go equally well with them. So here, too, the choice is determined mainly by your own wishes: someone likes sparkling light silver, someone likes a more restrained dark antique, someone likes the festive shine of golden shades or darker and very noble-looking bronze or copper. We also select all the auxiliary elements to match the clasp - in our case these are callots, as well as other details that you may decide to add to the product. This is important: “mixed” fittings look undignified and strange.

Stages of work.

We take a thread, thread it through the hole in the callot and tie a large knot at its end. To prevent it from accidentally coming undone while wearing, the knot should be soaked in a small drop of glue and allowed to dry. With instant glue this takes a few seconds. We clamp the callot with round pliers so that the knot is inside.

We begin to string pearls onto a thread. The surface of pearls is quite delicate, scratches and abrasions may appear on it, so the classic option for safe assembly is with a knot tied on the thread after each bead so that they do not touch each other. But not everyone likes these knots. You can also intersperse with beads, spacers or other decorative elements, but this will noticeably change the appearance of the item. So, if you wish, you can leave only the pearls - there is nothing wrong with that. Our product today will turn out exactly like this: this is how the customer wished it.

This is what the knot between the pearls looks like

And this will happen if you pass one bead between them

Thread without knots or intermediate elements

There is a little trick to tying. It is necessary that there is not a millimeter of free thread left, and the knots fit very tightly. This task is easy to cope with: hold the loop being tightened with a needle like this, holding the needle and bead in place, and pulling the thread towards you - then the knot will slide down to the desired position. Until you are sure that the knot fits tightly to the bead, do not tighten it tightly.

Adjust the product by stringing it to the desired length. When the last pearl is placed on the thread, thread the needle through the callot and tighten the knot again, or better yet several, and add a drop of glue. Pinch the callot.

Unusual necklaces that attract attention have been a fashion trend for several years and the most popular decoration in any look. A variety of pendants, pendants and necklaces never cease to appear at the shows of famous designers. You can create a necklace made of pearls, chains, beads, beads, plastic or fabric yourself. This task becomes much easier thanks to various master classes. We offer one of them - how to make a wonderful pearl necklace with your own hands.

Required materials and tools:

long leather cord;
pearls or mother-of-pearl beads;
expander for pearl beads;
earrings or large rings;
scissors.

We cut the cord and string the beads

To make a pearl necklace with your own hands, take a leather cord and cut it into 2 pieces of 50-75 centimeters, three - 20-25 centimeters each and two - 15 centimeters each. At the ends of the strips, which are 20-25 cm and 15 cm long, you need to string pearl beads and tie a knot that will fix them. If the holes in the pearls are too small, use an expander. Instead of beads, you can use rhinestones, beads or fabric balls. You can also alternate colors and sizes, add or reduce the number of laces with pearl beads. You can also string a lot of beads onto the main cord or fill it completely.

We tie the segments

Now let's deal with short and medium segments. In the center of the long section, tie the middle section folded in half. Tie short pieces on the sides of it. Your DIY pearl necklace is ready!

Making earrings

Then we will make pearl earrings for the complete set. We will use hoop earrings, and you can use earrings and tie threads with pearls on them. Take a long leather cord and cut it into two parts. String two beads onto each cord and tie each end into a knot. Pull tight. Now tie one cord folded in half on each ring of the earrings. Spread them out. Now your beautiful necklace has a pair - these elegant earrings! Wear it with pleasure.

Such jewelry will never be out of place in any beauty’s collection of accessories, because pearls are always in fashion. It has wonderful energy and is considered a talisman of subtle feelings, purity, love and fidelity. And the healing power of pearl beads and its magical properties are inherent in pearls that were given from good hands.

A master class in making beads was given by a young Russian fashion designer Maria Didarova, designer of the MaYa brand. Her first collection was dedicated to India, where pearls are considered a traditional adornment not only for women, but also for men.

“Pearls are a fairly light material, working with them is a pleasure,” says Maria. - In India, it is customary to combine pearls with gold or brass. Many people are tired of the usual pearl threads, so I suggest making beads from pearls of different sizes and shapes, as well as elements from brass.”

Pearl beads

1. You will need: a spool of thread, a needle, scissors, pearls of two sizes, drop-shaped pearls, 8 beads made of brass or other metal. To assemble beads, you don’t have to look for the necessary accessories in the appropriate stores. You can take existing strands of pearls or buy ready-made beads.

Thread length

2. The white thread should be wound in five layers. It should be long enough. Fold the resulting thread in half. Make a knot at one end and insert a needle at the other.

Beads in a box

3. It is better to arrange the beads in boxes to make it convenient.

Stringing beads

4. Each step is 14 pearl beads. We begin to string seven beads of the same size. Then pearls in the form of a drop - with the cone facing up.

Brass

5. After the “droplet” there are small pearls. Then the brass element. And again, little pearls.

Drop of pearl

6. Then take a “drop” and string it with the cone down.

Next step of 14 beads

7. Then the next step begins. String 14 regular size pearl beads. Then again a “droplet”, a small bead, a brass element, again a small bead and again a “droplet”. Make sure that the droplet-shaped pearl cones are facing each other.

8 brass elements

8. Since there are only 8 brass elements, this means there will be 8 steps. The last part will consist of seven pearl beads.

Great accessory

9. The beads turn out to be very long. This is a great accessory. They can also be used as a bracelet, wrapped around your hand.

Today, many girls want to learn how to make necklaces, chokers, earrings and other products from noble pearls with their own hands - firstly, such a product will definitely be unique, secondly, wearing it will be much more pleasant, thirdly, the manufacturing process itself is quite exciting and interesting. Such a hobby can become not only a simple hobby, but also a means of earning money.

Learning how to make such jewelry is not difficult at all. In this article we will look in detail at the rules for selecting elements for future jewelry and the stages of making beads and bracelets from natural pearls at home.

What do you need to make your own pearl jewelry?

If you decide to make beads or a necklace from pearls, you should know what you will need to make such jewelry, and what nuances should be taken into account:

Some difficulties relate to making the necklace. The abundance of precious items on the market reduces the very value of the final product and makes it more difficult to produce original jewelry. In order to create it, you must have certain knowledge regarding the material and a rich imagination.

Difficulties may also arise during the selection of materials, since completely different jewelry can be created from the same type of pearl.

The market does not provide a complete range of possible types of materials, moreover, their quality is not always ideal. You can order pearls and other decorative elements in foreign stores, but their cost will be appropriate.

How to make a pearl necklace and bracelet with your own hands?

Before we consider the process of making pearl jewelry with our own hands, let us remind you that creating it will require patience and perseverance, since you will have to perform often monotonous actions and monotonous work, and making even the most seemingly insignificant mistakes sometimes leads to disadvantages in the product itself.

Pearl necklace making process:

Let's move on to the question of how to make a pearl bracelet. For a pearl bracelet we will need: two leather cords approximately 50 centimeters long, openwork braid (about 0.6 mm wide) and pearls.

Jewelry made from pearls can be a wonderful gift, despite various signs. There is also a way out for those who believe in superstitions - pearl items can be given in pairs - for example, a necklace combined with a bracelet. With a little imagination and suitable materials, you can create a truly beautiful, unique piece of jewelry that will always delight its owner.

Pearls are an eternal classic of women's jewelry that is always in fashion. Let's look at what kinds of pearl jewelry there are today. In the master class we will assemble a pearl bracelet.

Pearl jewelry has always been very popular. And this is not surprising, because pearls give jewelry femininity and grace, and its history of origin makes not only the products themselves expensive, but also thereby enriches the appearance of the owner. Having a little skill in assembling jewelry with your own hands, you can easily and simply add pearl jewelry to your jewelry box, which probably every lady should have. Examples of pearl jewelry:

Classic string of pearl beads:

Multi-row necklaces and beads made of pearls:

Pearl beads with separating elements:

Neck types of pearl jewelry in combination with other beads and materials for making jewelry:

Pearl pendant necklace:

Pearl stud earrings:

Earrings with pearls made using wire:

Pearl cluster earrings:

Volumetric pearl stud earrings:

Long earrings with various accessories and the addition of pearls to the assembly:

Pearl bracelets:

Pearl bracelet with central composition insert:

Volumetric bracelet with pearls:

Wire bracelet with pearls:

Volumetric bracelets with pearls using embroidery:

Leather cord bracelet decorated with pearls.

Master Class

Accessories:

Memory wire 2 rings

Black pearls 45 pcs

Separator beads 13 pcs

Lock with latch 1 piece

Bale with butterfly pendant 1 piece

Tools: Side cutters, round nose pliers

Assembly:

On the first twisted ring of wire with memory, we form a loop with round pliers.

We string pearls onto the ring alternating them with separator beads and add a bail with a pendant to any place you wish.

String the bead pattern to the end of the wire edge.

We use round pliers to form a loop at the end of the wire as at the beginning. Using the same loops we connect the bracelet with the latch lock. The bracelet is ready.