Hey guys, n00b here.
i’ve just bought some crystal points that i’d like to make into necklaces, but i don’t want to destroy the integrity of the stone by drilling holes / using an adhesive to attach them. I’ve seen it done before by weaving a delicate tight-fitting net around the stone with a loop at the top to attach to the necklace - are any of you familiar with this technique and can link me a tutorial?
Cheers!
Hi,
I’ve no experience of netting, but I remembered seeing a tutorial on Stormdrane’s blog for a net-covered bottle that might help. Unfortunately my mobile won’t paste into the forum text boxes, but if you search for Stormdrane you’ll easily find it. There was another, but I haven’t tracked it down yet; I last looked at it 18 months ago.
My main thought was that you could use the sorts of rings that jewellers use to attach charms to bracelets for a base to rest the crystal on, and then use what in the UK is called invisible thread to make the net. Invisible thread is sewing thread made of transparent nylon, I can buy it in any haberdashers.
But, it’s tricky for knotting: fine enough to go through the needle of a sewing machine, and nylon to boot. You might have to experiment with monofilament fishing line knots to work it, but a fisherman would advise better than I on that. My focus was a method that wouldn’t obscure the crystals.
Regards
Glenys
This is a case where needle hitching might be useful. http://pineapple.myfunforum.org/about660.html Tony
Hi stonehh and welcome.
One idea is to use adhesive to secure the cord to the item and then do a decorative knot, such as a Turks head, to cover the attachment area. Give you an excuse to learn some new knots. 
Another idea along the lines of a net is exactly that, a net. Nets are used around glass float and there are many ways to do it. Needle hitching like Tony suggested is a good idea, using nylon or fine strong cord will either enhance the look or at least not detract from it.
Have a look into Glass Floats with your browser. Or a quick glance at these links http://www.free-macrame-patterns.com/globe-float-hanger.html
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-2542227/stock-photo-an-old-blue-glass-fishing-float-in-a-knotted-cord-net-on-a-rich-wooden-table-or-desk-fading-to.html
Read this thread and see if this can do the job for you. http://igkt.net/sm/index.php?topic=1794.0 There are some interesting links in it to follow as well.
Then there is always wire wrapping like this http://www.flickr.com/photos/milminedesign/3087411193/
Good luck deciding and let us know how we can help. Share some pictures of your project too!
SS
Here are some examples of knotless netting (half hitching)
http://www.dancinghanddesigns.com/Gallery1.html last photo
http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/2010/07/knottles-netting.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39792195@N00/2556506377
If you want to tie an actual net I would suggest using the grommet starthttp://pineapple.myfunforum.org/about1715.html and tie a small bag to enclose the gem. If you are new to net making any of the instructions here will help.http://pineapple.myfunforum.org/forum99.php Tony
Hi!
It would be a great help to see a photo of the item you intend to cover.
In general, though, I agree with those who recommend half-hitching as a way to make a fine, close-fitting netting around an object.
Lasse C
If you can find someone knowing how to cover a glass float with a net, That would work, I think. Perhaps you might find some instructions on the net. Do a search on “glass float covering for fishing floats”, or something like that. I think the floats and net covering were Japanese in origin. I know only one person that does that, Roy Chapman. He is and IGKT member, so you might find him in the IGKT directory. I “may” have downloaded some of his instructions a few years back, so I’ll search my computer & see what comes up.
I did a google search for “glass fishing net float”, and found a picture of one. The floats are, of course, larger than the stones (I think) you have, but you could use smaller cord???
Glass Float Covering Instructions
http://www.olypen.com/elgato/ballnets.htm Good idea. Tony