More shell designs
January has been a time to go thru the box of sea shell and work on some new designs…
Shell and Carnelian Pendant
This piece from a interesting, but larger shell fragment…I’ve been working on how to use some of the larger pieces without them being too heavy, or look too awkward. This one seems to work and I have “test” worn it on a couple of occasions.
Pearl Nest Pendant
“Pearl Nest” is made from a well worn oyster shell… tumbled in the sea! (Tybee Island, GA) It looked like just the place for a nest of pearls! The nest is made from a mix of silver and gold polymer, and the bale is sterling silver.
Shell with polymer dangle pendant
This beautiful shell fragment has purple, silver, and gold tones…the sea worn holes were perfect for the silver bale and the three dangles. I used polymer clay to make beads to compliment the colors in the shell.
Pink and Grey Flower Pendant
Another “flower” made from shell with polymer beads. These shell pieces conjure up flowers…
Currently some new polymer jewelry is underway…different techniques and some experimental pieces…some have come and gone while my camera was out of commission (got wet in October while trying to collect more shells before a storm hit….), but others I will photograph soon! Some of these, and similar pieces are available for sale at the South Carolina Artisans Center, Walterboro, SC. Please contact me if you have any questions on the jewelry or any of my work…
