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Na-maka-o-Kaha'i Necklace
About this design:
I was inspired by these new shell focals to make a sea-themed necklace- Na-maka-o-Kaha'i is the Hawaiian Goddess of the Sea, so I thought it as a fitting name. I think the charms go great with the pearls, and of course there are tons of other pearl & shell combinations you could use- I think the necklace would also look nice with smaller shell charms sprinkled throughout.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- White Rice Pearls
- Potato Pearls
- Crystal Nugget Rondelles
- Assorted Shell Charms
- Silver Wire
- Beading Wire
- Round Nose Pliers
- Jump Rings
- Lobster Clasp
- Crimp Tubes
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: On a 17" piece of the beading wire, string on the potato pearls, the crystal nugget rondelles, and the rice pearls. Make a loop at the ends and secure with a crimp tube. |
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Step 2: To make the charm, I made a loop with round nose pliers at the end of a 2" piece of wire around the shell charm and strung on a blue nugget rondelle, a pink potato pearl, an opal nugget rondelle, and lastly the shell bead. Make another loop at the top and attach to the center of the necklace with a jump ring. |
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On Feb 13, 2020 at 4:39 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:Elaina, you have created a wonderful necklace for everyone who loves pearls and shells! I have so many ideas of combinations for this!
On Feb 13, 2020 at 4:56 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:So pretty. I love the color of the potato pearls in this necklace. And the shell charms make a lovely pendant.
On Feb 14, 2020 at 12:15 am #
Granny Nancy says:This is so pretty. I love the pink pearls and the combo of charms you’ve chosen for a pendant.
On Feb 14, 2020 at 7:38 am #
kye says:This is gorgeous.
On Feb 14, 2020 at 10:24 am #
Crystal Canary says:Love the soft colors!