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Monday, July 9, 2012

DIY ~ Nautical Shell Anchor Necklace


Hi lovelies!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend!  I did a bit of crafting, so be prepared for some awesome new projects!  This one is a great take on the nautical trend, and this can be a great way to do something with your souvenir shell you found on the beach! {More after the break}




I instagrammed this pic the other day of two projects, you'll just have to wait on the other one for now :)


To get started you'll need a shell (preferably with a hole in it, but you can easily drill a small hole if needed.  Or you could super-glue a hook to the top), small pearl beads, gold spraypaint, and super-glue (not pictured)


Give the shell two good coats of spray paint on both sides and let it dry completely.


Once dry, you're ready to start gluing on your pearls!  I love this gel superglue from Loctite because it doesn't run and works extremely well!


I picked the middle indentation line of the shell to glue the main line of the anchor.  I applied a few dollops of glue and then stuck the pearls a few at a time on.


Now glue along the front perimeter, about a quarter of the way back on one side, and then the other.


Add a few pearls on top of the ends to make the little hook/points on the ends of the anchor.


Side view.


Finally, add the top line of pearls to form the top of the anchor.


Finished product!  Now add a jump ring and a chain necklace....


And that's it!  I can't wait to wear this with a striped top and other nautical pieces I have!

What do you think of this unique take on the nautical trend?

xx
Lia

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11 comments:

  1. omg thats just amazing how you DIY-ed that! come check out our new post too!
    HIMandHERproject

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  2. you did an amazing job with this diy Lia! I love the seashell with pearls! I can't wait to see your other DIY.

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  3. your blog is really great <3 I love it <3 may we can follow each other? :)

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  4. That is such a cute idea - love the nautical theme!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  5. Such a unique and lovely DIY idea! Love it, you're so creative xx

    The Urban Umbrella

    xoxo



    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

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  6. Wow this looks great! I love this idea and anything nautical - too fun!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  7. this looks so good! reminds me of the seashell necklace my dad crafted as a gift for mom when they were dating... :)

    i should try this! i have many of those pearls and seashells lying around after the seashell wreath project i did last month (it's on my blog, you could check it out if you're into nautical stuff these days, but hey, who isn't ? :)

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