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Bahama Mama Hoops

by AndreaP at Lima on 02/27/25

AndreaP at Lima
Bahama Mama Hoops
Bahama Mama Hoops

Project details:

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Fun, colorful and beach-ready, these hoops bring the tropics to you.

↓ Step-by-step
↓ Buy the supplies

Supplies you’ll need:

  • mussel shell heishi in wildflowers
  • mussel shell hesihi in sea green
  • 35mm hoops
  • cowrie shells
  • 24 gauge wire or 3" eye pin

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Use pliers to bend the angled part that goes through your ear. Straighten it enough so you can slide on the beads. Create a bead charm with the cowrie shell by sliding a 5" piece of wire through the hole. Twist the wire together at the top. Trim one tail off. Create a loop at the top with pliers, wrap the wire around the base of the loop several times and trim. Slide it onto the hoop as shown.

See Tip: Wire Wrap a Charm

Buy Products from this Project

Gold (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Gold (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Gold (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Package of 20Save up to 25%
1-2$2.95$2.21
3-5$2.75$2.20
6+$2.50$2.13

Gold (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Gold (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Gold (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Package of 10Save up to 21%
1-2$2.80$2.21
3-5$2.61$2.19
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Money Cowrie Shell Pendant 10-14x15-19mm

Money Cowrie Shell Pendant 10-14x15-19mm

Money Cowrie Shell Pendant 10-14x15-19mm

1 Ounce Package
1-2$1.10
3-5$1.00
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Silver (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Silver (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Silver (plated) Eye Pin 3", 21 gauge

Package of 20Save up to 20%
1-2$1.60$1.28
3-9$1.46$1.24
10+$1.32$1.19

Wildflowers Mix Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x5-6mm

Wildflowers Mix Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x5-6mm

Wildflowers Mix Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x5-6mm

15-16" strand
1-2$3.40
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Sea Green Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x3.5-4mm

Sea Green Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x3.5-4mm

Sea Green Mussel Shell Heishi 1-2x3.5-4mm

15" strand
1-2$2.80
3-5$2.56
6+$2.32

Artistic Wire Silver Plated Gold 24 gauge, 15 yards

Artistic Wire Silver Plated Gold 24 gauge, 15 yards

Artistic Wire Silver Plated Gold 24 gauge, 15 yards

15 yd. spool
1$7.40
2-4$6.81
5+$6.29

Silver (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Silver (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Silver (plated) Hoop Earwire 35mm

Package of 10Save up to 21%
1-2$1.90$1.50
3-9$1.74$1.46
10+$1.57$1.40