Hawaiian Hibiscus Necklace

Step 1

Cut 14" of cord. Follow the images to ties the cowrie shells together. Image 1: Slide the cord through the front of the cowrie. The pointed ends should e facing each other. Image 2: Tie a half of an overhand knot. Image 3: Slide two cowrie shells, the cord should pass through the front of the shells. The pointed ends should all be facing each other. Image 4: Bring both cords around the the front and tie a half of an over hand knot. Image 5: Bring the cords around to the back and tie a full overhand knot. Image 6: Feed the last cowrie onto the cord, bring the cord around and out the back of the cowrie. Image 7: Bring the opposite cord around to the back and tie an overhand knot. Image 8: To tighten yo everything take the cord through the cowrie shells a few times and tie and overhand knot on the back. Burn the knots with a lighter to seal them. A little super glue doesn't hurt either for extra security.

Step 2

Cut 2 arm lengths of linhasita cord. Tie the flower focal onto the center of the cord.

Step 3

Cut 1.5' of cord. Tie it onto the cord attached to the flower pendant.

Step 4

Create 3-4 square knots. Slide a bead onto the center cord. All of the beads will be strung onto the center cord. Follow the tip below if you need help with tying a square knot.

See Tip: Tying the Square Knot

Step 5

Make 3-4 suqare knots after the bead. Continue until you have enough beads to wrap around one side of your neck.

See Tip: Tying the Square Knot

Step 6

Do Step 4 & 5 again for the other side of the necklace.

Step 7

Tie on a cowrie shell on one end to finish.

Step 8

On the other end tie off your square knot and create a loop with the cord. Create a barrel knot at the base. Trim any extra cord and slightly burn to seal the knots.