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.
I love the necklace- and your 50 year old neck is darling! 😉 Are you coming to the meet up on the 30th?
xoxo,
Amy
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!
I have to agree with the commenters above: I love the necklace and your neck still looks young.
I love it! Great idea to add the other 2 chains with it. I would have never thought of that.
Would LOVE it if you would share this at my brand new turquoise lovin’ linky party!! 😉
Beautiful! I like the different tones and textures in the chains. Thanks for sharing!