In this second wave of DIY jewelry from the Escapade collection, you'll find our new colorful jewelry. A collection of trendy DIY jewelry, perfect for complementing your outfits with flashy, fluorescent colors.
It's this summer's trendy accessory: the shell choker necklace . Light and comfortable to wear, this necklace will give a vacation feel to all your outfits. Heishi beads add a touch of color and originality to this shell jewel. You can create all kinds of necklaces with these heishi beads, including the famous surfer-style necklace for women. That's the one we're going to try with shells.
You'll find many references of heishi beads on our site, so it's up to you to choose the color of your choice. These are made of polymer clay, but there are others in gemstones or ceramic. This quick tutorial is suitable for beginners. It's a simple bead-on-string tutorial. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to close a necklace with crush beads.
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total necklace length 42 cm
Length of shells in center 11 cm
Thread the shells to a length of 11 cm. Then string a yellow pearl, a golden washer and 3 cm of heishi pearls. Then a golden washer, 3 yellow beads and 3 cm of heishi beads again. Continue on one side. Do the same on the other side. The total length of the necklace is 42 cm. You can add more heishi beads if you want a longer necklace.
Thread a bead to be crushed, then pass the wire through the closed ring and back into the bead. Crush the bead with flat-nose pliers. You can use a bead cover for a more professional finish.
Do the same on the other side with the clasp.
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