Necklace with Sparkling Shell
You'll need:
Shells;
Bail;
Glue E6000 ;
24g wire;
Chain:
Lobster clasp;
6mm or 4mm jumprings;
Swarovski flatbacks;
Nail polish;
Wire cutters;
Roundnose pliers.
Instructions
Paint your shell.
For a “dipped” look, brush the paint up just one side of the shell.
Layer colors and metallic, making sure you let each coat dry in between painting!
Finish by adding a glitter topcoat.
Let the shells fully dry.
Add the gems.
Use the E6000 and place small dots of the glue off-center on the shell.
Place the gems and press down to adhere.
Continue adding gems until your desired look is achieved. Let the gems fully dry.
Glue bail.
Add a large amount of E6000 to the bail and glue bail on back of shell. Let dry fully.
Cut two 9” pieces of chain. Cut a 5” piece of 24g wire.
Use the 24g wire to create wrapped loops through the bail, catching a chain link of each chain in the loops.
Make both necklaces at once, cut 4 pieces of 9” chain.
Add a lobster claw and jumpring to the ends of the chains to finish the necklaces.