Shell necklace
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Create your own necklace with a mix of shells, clams, freshwater pearls and rocaille seed beads. The beads are strung on to a gold-plated wire and then fitted with a gold-plated lock.
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Attach the crimp cover and crimp bead to the end of the wire. Squeeze together the crimp bead using pliers.
Attach the crimp cover and crimp bead to the end of the wire. Squeeze together the crimp bead using pliers.2 
Squeeze the crimp cover around the crimp bead.
Squeeze the crimp cover around the crimp bead.3 
Attach the o-ring and clasp.
Attach the o-ring and clasp.4 
Insert the head pin into the hole in the shell.
Insert the head pin into the hole in the shell.5 
Bend the eye with round nose pliers.
Bend the eye with round nose pliers.6 
Wrap the end of the head pin around the eye.
Wrap the end of the head pin around the eye.7 
Cut off any excess pin using wire cutters.
Cut off any excess pin using wire cutters.8 
Bend the eye to attach it to the wire.
Bend the eye to attach it to the wire.9 
Add beads and shells to create your own design. Measure your neck to determine the right length.
Add beads and shells to create your own design. Measure your neck to determine the right length.10 
Finish with a crimp cover, crimp bead and o-ring.
Finish with a crimp cover, crimp bead and o-ring.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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