Are special tools or materials needed for pearl stringing?
Not necessarily. If you are stringing pearls like your other beads, then you can use all the usual basic beading tools (e.g., round nose pliers, chain nose pliers and a wire cutter or good quality scissors) to complete your project. Even if you are making a more traditional knotted pearl necklace, you can create the knots using only your hands. However, knotting pearls can be made a lot easier by using either an awl or a pair of beading tweezers, which allow you to more precisely control the location of the knots. Some people prefer to us a specialized knotting tool instead, especially if they are doing lots of knotting or have experienced trouble placing their knots in the desired position. We offer a variety of specialized pearl tools on our Tools for Pearl Jewelry Knotting page.
