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Tater on “Blue Abyss Earrings”:
“Beautiful design and choice of materials!…” read »
Dragonfly Dreams on “Wedding Comb”:
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Dragonfly Dreams on “Buttefly sun catcher”:
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Phoenix on “Black Tie Event”:
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Dragonfly Dreams on “Turquoise pendant”:
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Stingray on “Turquoise Treasure”:
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Chriskatz201 on “stars, moon and shell”:
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K Ralston on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
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K Ralston on “Turquoise Treasure”:
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K Ralston on “Black Tie Event”:
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K Ralston on “My Favorite Colors”:
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K Ralston on “Simple Elegance”:
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dolllady aka Pam on “Turquoise Treasure”:
“Two amazing necklaces! The first one does have an art deco vibe to it. …” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “My Favorite Colors”:
“Jane, both bracelets are wonderful. My favorite is the blue one! We have been…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Our Black Bears”:
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Crystal Canary on “Our Black Bears”:
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Chicky Red-haired Grammy on “Our Black Bears”:
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Crystal Canary on “Turquoise Treasure”:
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Crystal Canary on “My Favorite Colors”:
“Both of these will be sellers in your shop. The collection of beads in the…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Turquoise Treasure”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “My Favorite Colors”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
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EPBCornell on “Rudolph Earrings”:
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Althea A on “My Favorite Colors”:
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Crystal Canary on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
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Althea A on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
“Thank you, everyone. When I made this, I simply threw all the pearls in a container…” read »
sweetjane on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
“Great idea to use them in one delightful necklace!!…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
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Crystal Canary on “Simple Elegance”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “Leftovers for Dinner”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “Simple Elegance”:
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Paradise Found Choker

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About this design:

Cowrie shells are always a hot summer trend, I have been noticing this choker style necklace with cowries at stores and on celebrities in magazines.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

You will need: - 4 cowrie shells -9-10 pearls (I listed a few options in product list) -24 gauge wire -1ft of heavy gold chain - 1 clasp

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

	Step 1: Cut 2" of wire, feed it rhough the end of your cowrie shell. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to all of your cowrie shells.
	Step 2: Cut 2" of wire, feed it though your pearl. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to 3 of your pearl beads.
	Step 3: Cut 3-4" of wire, feed it though 3 pearls. Take your round nose pliers and create a loop, wrap the wire tail around the loop and cut off excess. Do this on the other side of the bead. Do this same process to another set of 3 pearls.
	Step 4: Lay out your necklace how you want, then connect your link with jump rings.
	Step 5: Attach your chain to the ends and add your clasp. You are now ready for summer!