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Pearl Knotting…Warren’s Way

Posted by learntobead on February 24, 2025

2nd Edition Recently Released

Hey there! Check out my book about Pearl knotting.

My name is Warren Feld. I am a jewelry designer with 40+ years of experience. In my book, I teach you the basic steps in Pearl Knotting. I’ll walk you through how to start your piece, tie knots between pearls, and how to end your piece. Simple instructions. Lots of diagrams and images.

What you will learn

In this book, i teach a non-traditional pearl knotting technique which is very easy for people to learn and do, does not use special tools, includes step-by-step instructions, a simple way to tie knots, shows clearly how to attach your clasp and finish off your cords, and achieves that architectural perfection we want in our pearl strung pieces,

Why This Class Is Important

There are many, many variations in technique.

They all work.

Yet most are very difficult for the beginner — especially those traditional techniques which rely on tools for making and positioning the knots.

Over the years, Ihave seen how students, when following traditional pearl knotting methods, or methods which utilize some more traditional techniques and approaches, become dissatisfied with their results.

And give up.

Pearl knotting doesn’t need to be this hard.

Warren’s Way

After many, many years, enduring many concerns, debates, demonstrations and arguments about which way is best, I came up with my own preferences —

o Using ideas, goals and parts of techniques from several established methods
o Adjusting them, based on my experiences with students and teachers
o And my knowledge of good design
o And how to balance artistic concerns with functional ones.

The Book

I used these ideas and techniques, which I reached and put them to many test, to create a non-traditional pearl knotting technique which i call
“Warren’s Way”.

4 variations

The book covers 4 different variations for starting and finishing your piece, including
 1. Attaching directly to the clasp
 2. Using French wire bullion
 3. Using clam shell bead tips
 4. Making a continuous piece without a clasp

I also present the steps for adding cord.

Kit and Supplies, Tools

You may purchase an accompanying PEARL KNOTTING KIT, as well as supplies and tools, at
 www.landofodds.com

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Learn An Easy, Anyone-Can-Do-It, Pearl Knotting Technique

Posted by learntobead on September 25, 2013

PEARL KNOTTING WITH WARREN FELD
Our class now a video tutorial online at CraftArtEdu.com .

http://www.craftartedu.com/warren-feld-pearl-knotting-with-warren-feld

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Classic Elegance! Learn a simple Pearl Knotting technique anyone can do. No special tools. Beautiful. Durable. Wearable.

 

Everything you need to know for successfully designing with pearls, including knotting – traditional vs non traditional methods, attaching clasps, finishing, care of your pearls, repair and types of pearls, the nature of the pearl. Jewelry designer Warren Feld will lead you through this comprehensive CraftArtEdu class that is all about pearls. 6 Broadcasts.  Downloadable handout.

 

Price: $40

Level: All Levels

Duration: 106:17 minutes

 

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Pearls

Posted by learntobead on February 25, 2010

PEARLS

There is a major international exhibition of pearls at the Qatar Museum.   The exhibition covers the range of types of pearls, the history of pearls and the pearl industry, designer jewelry made from pearls.   Unfortunatetly, it’s been difficult to find any images of pieces on display.

The Qatar Pearl Monument

I have been able to find some images of the types of things on display.

Melo Collection of Myanmar Pearls
Black Pearls from Mexico
Mikimoto Pearls
Yagumura Pearl Jewelry
Work by Professor Henry Hanni
Conch Pearls
Harvesting Oysters for Pearls

Melo Pearl


Melo pearl in ring

Snail with Melo Pearl

Nautalus Pearls

Deco Pearl Necklace

Cross section of  a pearl

South seas pearls

Mikimoto Necklace

Yagumura bracelet

Pearl in the oyster shell

Conch Pearls

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The Legacy of Maharaja of Baroda

Posted by learntobead on March 13, 2009

You need to check out the beadwork and jewelry at this link:

http://www.luxuryculture.com/home.html?gotourl=LN/features/0000385/luxury-now/simply_sophisticated

 

CLICK on the link for THE LEGACY OF MAHARAJA OF BARODA.

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The Maharaja was one of the most important jewelry collectors of the 19th century.  

Check out the details on the legendary Pearl Carpet of Baroda.   

The Moon of Baroda was the diamond worn by Marilyn Monroe in Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend.

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