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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