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Summer Jewelry Projects

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Kick off your shoes and relax with some summer jewelry projects made from shells and other summer-themed materials.

Knotty Macramé Shell Earrings

Knotty Macramé Shell EarringsTammy Powley

Use the natrual holes in shells along with cord and beads to make these pretty earrings.

Seed Bead and Brass Turtle Bead Necklace

Center of NecklaceTammy Powley

An adorable brass turtle bead looks like it is swimming among white capped waves in this necklace project that includes large and small seed beads and a hand-made wire clasp.

Sunny Colored Wire and Shell Pendant

Sunny Colored Wire and Shell PendantTammy Powley

Wire wrap a shell from the beach and turn it into a pretty pendant.

Sterling Sand Dollar and Puka Shell Earrings

Sterling Sand Dollar and Puka Shell EarringsTammy Powley

Puka shells get a makeover in these dangle earrings strung on hemp and accented with sterling silver sand dollar charms.

Keshi Pearls and Shell Pendant Necklace

Keshi Pearls and Shell Pendant NecklaceTammy Powley

The beautiful textural appeal of Keshi pearls works perfectly with a dramatic shell pendant and accents of crystals in this necklace design.

Green Fern Shell and Silk Necklace

Green Fern Shell and Silk NecklaceTammy Powley

A beautifully ornate shell pendant is featured in this mixed-media necklace that also incorporates dyed ribbon and copper.

Sterling Sand Dollar and Puka Shell Necklace

Sterling Sand Dollar and Puka Shell NecklaceTammy Powley
Update the 1970s puka shell necklace using bleached hemp and sterling silver. This design could be worn by a guy or gal of any age.

Double Wrap Heishi Shell Bracelet

Double Wrap Heishi BraceletTammy Powley

This long heishi shell bracelet is doubled around your wrist to create a double strand affect.

Wire Wrapped Toe Ring

Wire Wrapped Toe RingTammy Powley
A little wire is all you need to make yourself this simple toe ring.

Bare Foot Sandals

Barefoot or Bottomless SandalsTammy Powley
I don’t think you have to live in hot weather to enjoy making these cool sandals.

Fabricated Toe Ring

Copper Fabricated Toe RingTammy Powley
This is a simple project that is a great introduction to working with metal.

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