Flower-shaped mother-of-pearl - Natural White
Pierced in the center
What is mother-of-pearl?
Mother-of-pearl is the inner coating of certain shells. This iridescent layer is particularly appreciated for decoration, jewelry and buttons.
What to do with a mother-of-pearl flower?
This elegant pearl flower can be used to make inexpensive mother-of-pearl jewelry.
Here are a few creative ideas:
- Make a discreet necklace with this flower, using a fine-mesh chain, an open ring, your flower, a pendant setting and a pearl to make the center of your flower, and hasulith-type glue.
Simply assemble and you'll have a mother-of-pearl necklace to wear on any occasion.
Think of the stacking technique, add another shorter chain, other spacers like a medal... let your imagination run wild! - Use the same technique, but this time make a bracelet with mother-of-pearl, changing the chain for a bangle.
- You're not into necklaces or bracelets, but you love rings? You'll need a wedding band ring and a mother-of-pearl pearl.
- This little mother-of-pearl flower can just as easily be added to a brooch or barrette, inspired by this gilded copper wire barrette tutorial .
From ethnic to antique, make your own mother-of-pearl jewelry in the blink of an eye and at low prices.
How to clean mother-of-pearl?
Mother-of-pearl can sometimes tarnish, but don't panic, there are solutions.
- Clean with cold soapy water
- Rinse and dry
- Then polish with a cloth dipped in a mixture of water and lemon.
- Finally, add a few drops of oil to give the highlights a boost.
You like all this, but you're just starting to create costume jewelry?
No problem, we'll give you a helping hand with our practical start-up sheets.
Our tutorials are also there to help you, and are a real source of inspiration.
Please note that each piece is unique and may have irregularities.
Details:
Diameter: 8 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Hole diameter: 1 mm
Sold in packs of 4.
