02-25-2015 07:41 PM
I have several necklaces that are strung so tightly they're almost stiff and don't lay properly. Is there any kind of quick fix besides re-stringing, at which I would fail miserably? I believe they are strung on nylon. Thanks for suggestions!
02-25-2015 08:32 PM
02-26-2015 03:50 AM
I`m thinking (and it`s early in the morning mind you) that over the years, the stringing material tends to shrink causing this wonkiness. A re-string is the best remedy.
02-26-2015 05:35 AM
02-26-2015 07:37 AM
Thanks for your replies. I was hoping to read that all I had to do was snap my fingers, turn around 3 times and the necklace would magically expand . Deep down I knew the answer would be to re-string. Since I'm all thumbs, they'll have to be listed as is with hopes the buyer is more gifted than me!
02-26-2015 10:48 AM
02-26-2015 11:34 AM
02-26-2015 12:32 PM
Even if we don't have the same problem, misery loves company, mermaid . Your beads are very pretty and I hope you have more skill than me!
02-27-2015 05:12 AM
02-27-2015 05:27 AM
Since we are talking about restringing I have a question. Since the monofilament strings tend to shrink and get brittle, would you restring on cotton thread or restring again on monofilament? I too have a couple of necklaces that have shrunk, but have been holding off restringing because I just couldn't make up my mind what to use when restringing the pieces. TIA for your input.
02-27-2015 06:02 AM
Maybe if you ware them in a hot steammy shower ? Don't let the water touch them 🙂 I will get a necklace out and try it.. Will let you know 🙂
02-27-2015 06:30 AM
Hmmmm..IF I knew how to restring (which I don`t lol) I`d be more inclined to go with the cotton.
No particular reason why..just seems like I`d be more comfortable working with it and seems like it would produce a better 'movement' if that makes sense?
02-27-2015 06:36 AM
02-27-2015 07:29 AM
Mermaid, Your necklace would also look lovely with spacer beads vs the knots..mho of course
02-27-2015 07:33 AM