Right before the kids got here, I played around with some silk cord and some of those stark white shells I found in Clearwater a couple of months ago. I Googled til I found out they are a channeled duck clam. Yesterday I snapped a few pics.
These shells are really cool, but tend to break when I drill them and try to add a pinch bail.
So I used a glue on bail instead.
This is so girly with the pink, lavender, and green silk.
I used matching crystals in graduated sizes for a little sparkly bling.
With the 4th coming up, I've been feeling a bit patriotic, too.
I do love some red, white, and blue!
Love these ridgy shells, too.
These blue (dyed) freshwater pearls are fun!
I think the cord will straighten out and lose the fold marks with some wear, and some time.
I have more silk cord in a few colors, so more cord necklaces coming in the future.
I have another patriotic shell necklace using some of the blue pearls coming up next.
It's a bit more dressy!
These shells are really cool, but tend to break when I drill them and try to add a pinch bail.
So I used a glue on bail instead.
This is so girly with the pink, lavender, and green silk.
I used matching crystals in graduated sizes for a little sparkly bling.
With the 4th coming up, I've been feeling a bit patriotic, too.
I do love some red, white, and blue!
Love these ridgy shells, too.
These blue (dyed) freshwater pearls are fun!
I think the cord will straighten out and lose the fold marks with some wear, and some time.
I have more silk cord in a few colors, so more cord necklaces coming in the future.
I have another patriotic shell necklace using some of the blue pearls coming up next.
It's a bit more dressy!
CUTE!!! I love the girly one. The silk cords go fabulously with the shells.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that 4th of July one is so beautiful, I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove them with the silk cords!
ReplyDeleteThey are both pretty but I really love the way the silk softens the look. You've gotten me thinking of ways to use that in my craft room!
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