Sanibel Island Anklet

Step 1

Choose five cowrie shells in different colors and make them into links. Take a 2" piece of wire and slide it through the top of the shell- so you'll have two pieces of wire with the shell hanging in the middle. Twist the two halves of the wire together and use the round nose pliers to make a loop- trim off the excess wire. repeat on the other side of the shell.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Bead Link

Step 2

Do the square knot for about 1/2 inch, and then slide the top and bottom wire loops on the shell onto the middle two strands.

See Tip: Tying the Square Knot

Step 3

Continue doing the square knot and adding the shells. Once you've finished, slide 3 tassels onto a jump ring and attach between each shell.