For the past few days I have been sorting through my collection of shells, picked up on the beaches in Florida, for just the right shapes to complete these bracelets. The shells used here are naturally these shapes, the waves in Fort Lauderdale are so harsh that very few shells make it to the shore hole. They end up broken and smooth just begging to be made into jewelry. I just love the way the curve of the shells fit so nicely on the wrist, it's hard to photograph them since they really are not meant to lay flat but I did the best I could. The beads were tumbled so that they look like sea glass, it adds a nice pop of color and movement. The copper toggle clasps have been made from some left over copper flashing someone gave to me, they have been etched and shaped so that they curve with the wrist for a comfortable fit.
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| Green n Blue Beach Bracelet $75.00 Shells from Fort Lauderdale Beach |
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| Shades of green Beach Bracelet $75.00 Shells from Fort Lauderdale Beach |
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| Shades of lavender Beach Bracelet $75.00 Shells from Saint Augustine's Beach |
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| Pink n Gold Beach Bracelet $75.00 Shells from Fort Lauderdale Beach |
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| Shades of Blue Beach Bracelet Shells from Fort Lauderdale Beach |
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| Shades of purple Beach Bracelet Shells from Saint Augustine's Beach |
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| Pinks n Purple Beach Bracelet $75.00 Shells from Fort Lauderdale Beach |
These are all so pretty. I too have picked up pieces of shells like these and used them in my glass/jewelry work. I love the look and texture.
ReplyDeleteAll just beautiful....are u going to be at the show in a few weeks ...I'll be going again...haha...my second real live bead shw...so maybe I won't be so goofy this time...lol...mmmmf...what was I thinking....of course I will be....hope your going to be there...xox
ReplyDeleteStunning bracelets, and such a lot of work! I couldn't decide wich one I like the most, they're all absolutely charming!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - i love picking up seashells when I'm lucky enough to get there.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I heard it was hard to drill holes into shells. Maybe a post on that sometime soon?
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, I am going to be at the Bead Bonanza in Southfield and am looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to drill into shells simply use a diamond bit underwater :) It's just that easy.