Things You'll Need:
- beading thread
- one lobster claw or spring jewelry clasp, gold or silver plated
- two 1 cm jump rings
- small pearls
- small silver plated or gold plated beads, the same size as the pearls
- seashells, either cowrie, or scallops, or other small shells
- sewing scissors
- jewelry pliers and tweezers
- clear nail polish
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Step 1
Drill a small hole at one end of each shell. The hole should be located at the top of the shell. Thread a beading needle with the beading thread and measure out 28". Fold in half, with the needle at one end, and make a knot in the thread at the bottom. Thread one gold bead onto the needle, slide down all the way to the bottom. The knot will hold the bead in place and keep it from falling off the thread.
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Step 2
Drill a small hole at one end of each shell. The hole should be located at the top of the shell. Thread a beading needle with the beading thread and measure out 28". Fold in half, with the needle at one end, and make a knot in the thread at the bottom. Thread one gold bead onto the needle, slide down all the way to the bottom. The knot will hold the bead in place and keep it from falling off the thread.
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Step 3
At one end of the thread, cut off the knot, then make a square knot, making sure the knot sits right next to the last bead at one end. Take one of the jump rings and tie two double knots securely around it, looping the thread through the ring twice, for extra strength. Repeat the same procedure at the other end of the thread, but this time, attach the jump ring to the lobster claw or spring clasp before tying the thread to the jump ring. Make the same kind of knot you made at the other end, the double square knot. Dab a tiny bit of clear nail polish onto the knotted ends to keep them from coming apart. Once the polish is dry, your anklet is ready for wearing.
Comments
iamageniuster said
on 10/23/2008 Excellent article. 5 stars! Thanks for sharing.