Shell Necklace

A couple days ago I talked about using up some of my jewelry making stash. I made a quick and easy bracelet. This time I made a fun shell necklace only using things I already had on hand. Please excuse my almost 50 year old neck. My 2 younger necks (Amanda and Emilee) were busy with other things.

I started out with various chains, jump rings, shell beads, a lobster clasp, and pliers. My chain measurements are: 20″, 18″, 16″ and the extender is 3″.

Open the jump ring and attach all 3 chains (remember twist, do not pull).

On the same jump ring, add the lobster clasp. Then close.

Attach a jump ring to the other end of the chains and add the extender chain, then close.

I added a cute little ball bead to the end of the extender chain (I don’t know the real name of this but you know what I mean) just for fun. And because I have short hair you can see it.

Then I decided on the spacing of the shells by skipping 2 links in the chain.

I started in the center of the necklace and worked out so everything would be even when I finished.

Ta-Da! Another piece of jewelry I didn’t have to spend a dime on. Maybe you have some jewelry making pieces you can get creative with. Or is there a piece of jewelry you’re not crazy about anymore? Take it apart and make something new you’d love to wear. Isn’t it a fun Summer necklace? I have another super simple necklace I’ll be making in a couple days.

{ 6 comments… add one }
  • Amy August 18, 2011, 8:04 am

    I love the necklace- and your 50 year old neck is darling! 😉 Are you coming to the meet up on the 30th?
    xoxo,
    Amy

  • Billy August 18, 2011, 8:59 am

    You go girl. I made my daughter a messenger bag using only what I had on hand. Thanks for the inspiration!

    PS You don’t need neck models … you are beautiful!

  • Haley August 18, 2011, 10:34 am

    I have to agree with the commenters above: I love the necklace and your neck still looks young.

  • Jennifer @ PigskinsandPigtails August 23, 2011, 5:19 am

    I love it! Great idea to add the other 2 chains with it. I would have never thought of that.

  • Sara August 23, 2011, 7:31 am

    Would LOVE it if you would share this at my brand new turquoise lovin’ linky party!! 😉

  • Jordan (Wayward Girls' Crafts) August 23, 2011, 8:07 pm

    Beautiful! I like the different tones and textures in the chains. Thanks for sharing!

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