Cover the basic stringing knotting and finishing a single strand of Pearls Knotting and finishing. over 40 pages.

INTRODUCTION

In different parts of the world, wearing jewelry has been a form of showing power and wealth. More commonly though, people wear necklaces and accessories as a display of their taste and to make themselves feel good or look attractive. While making necklaces, there are many different techniques and methods that come into play. Stringing is the process of pulling thread though beads and has been done since ancient times.Some of the technique and methods needed have been kept a secret of Asia until today.

Now the thought of stringing thread through beads seems simple and everyone thinks this, but when actually doing it, many questions come into be mind such as, "How do I attach the thread to the clasp?" or "How should the thread end be finished?"

There are many different stringing techniques and it may seem difficult to finish, but once learned, it can be done in a cinch.

Once the basics are known, one can actually produce onefs own designs. In this booklet, Ifve gathered the techniques that will be useful in making your own designs.

* Description of the tools and materials essential for basic stringing

* Explanation of the stringing process - choosing and purchasing beads, threads and findings to stringing them. The attaching of the clasp to the actual knotting and finishing of the strand.

* Plus 3 samples using the stringing method and 2 finishing techniques, that can be applied to your own designs.

This is for the Professional stringers and designers to those who just want to create their own necklace or bracelet as a hobby.