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tarznig on “Gilded Autumn Necklace”:
“I'm a bit confused. Never did this before. Could I thread the wire through the bead to…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Pablo”:
“I'm with Nancy! I'm not a Picasso fan, but love this necklace. Maybe, you…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Pablo”:
“Almost forgot, did you draw "free hand" a copy of the picasso painting you have on…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Pablo”:
“You know me well enough to know that this is not my usual preference but I…” read »
sweetjane on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Thanks you all! Nancy always sends me such beautiful beads to work with. Plus, I've got…” read »
EARHEAD on “Asymmetry”:
“I love it!…” read »
Robin nursechick on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, it's very eclectic and I love it. I love those connectors! Fun and…” read »
Robin nursechick on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“What a beautiful necklace, Jane. I love the beads you chose- especially the rectangle blue…” read »
Granny Nancy on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oh Jane, this is just so pretty. It will appeal to almost anyone especially those who…” read »
MH on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Gorgeous11…” read »
Melody F on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Oooh! Very pretty! Extremely lovely! I would just add a tiny carnelian bead…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “May Showers Bring Spring Flowers”:
“Ahhh-mazing! This necklace is stunning. The colors and beads are so cohesive. This would…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Very fun and unusual choices of beads and charms. Love it.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“So much to see in your bracelet. Love the array of beads and findings. I really…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“I love what you did with the Christmas trees. They're beautiful and fun.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:
“What a wonderful group of necklaces. Nice work.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:
“Wow. I love your bracelets. The recycled glass flowers are great. And the necklace is adorable.…” read »
Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Linhasita wax cord is the only I use. They have hundreds of colors and sizes. I…” read »
Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Thanks for the tip Robin. I'll also check online for the Linhasita cording. Using…” read »
kye on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“These look great. Please post what you end up doing with them. I'd love to see…” read »
Deb Harding on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Thanks for that info Robin. I'm going to have to search for that. Never even heard…” read »
K Ralston on “Brass Christmas tree ornaments”:
“Christmas in the Spring. Nice!…” read »
K Ralston on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Glad to see you are feeling better and back to creating your pieces. You've got some…” read »
sweetjane on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Thanks you all...the more I look at it the more I like it. It's unique...which…” read »
Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Have you tried the 5mm polyester Linhasita wax cord? Try it and see if that…” read »
Crystal Canary on “Kinda Wacky”:
“Jane, I think the acetate connector works great as a bracelet focal. I've also been…” read »
Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Such nice comments--Thank you very much! It was encouraging to read all your kind…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Follow the Sun Necklace”:
“These three play so well together! A great way to incorporate your new African beads…” read »
Fresh Baked on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“What beachy glamour! Love the touch of pink silk.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Kinda Wacky”:
“I wouldn't call this wacky. Personally I think it is creative. I personally would…” read »
sweetjane on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“This just fantastic! Everting works so well together, to create a very beachy bracelet. You know…” read »
kye on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Another CC beauty. I agree with Deb-I really like the way the white strand ties everything…” read »
Deb Harding on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“WOW!! I totally love love love this Crystal. You know how much I love beach themed…” read »
K Ralston on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Wow Crystal. What a work of art this bracelet is. I like the silk. It adds…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“I love everything in your bracelet! The colors are gorgeous for the beach look.…” read »
Jogi on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Crystal, I love this bracelet!!!! All of it! The coral silk and the coral…” read »
Robin nursechick on “More Stuff From the Stash”:
“LRC, these are all so pretty- I like the second one with owl-perfect for casual wear-which…” read »
Robin nursechick on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Wowza Crystal-this is gorgeous! I love the sand dollar focal- this bracelet is one of…” read »
Crystal Canary on “At The Water’s Edge”:
“Sorry about the dark pictures! I was so excited to take my pictures outside in…” read »
kye on “Citrus Blossom Bracelet”:
“I love the citrus flowers too and the beautiful way you used them. Fun mix of…” read »

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!