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These shell pendants remind me of capiz-shell curtains
from the 70s. The old school disks were pearly white
and paper thin, but today’s heavier shell donuts come
in tropical colors that look even brighter against a
gunmetal background. More good news: these updated
shells make the same easy breezy tinkling sound as
the ones from the past.
Choose just three
analogous colors for
the donuts in your
necklace. Any more,
and you risk ruining
the harmony.
2On each end, use a jump ring
to attach half of a toggle clasp.1necklace • Decide how long
you want your necklace to be
and subtract 1 in. (2.5 cm). Use two
pairs of heavy-duty pliers to open
chain links (Basics, p. 82) to make
a segment that length.
Next to the center link, open
a jump ring (Basics) and attach
the link and a donut. Close the
jump ring.
On each side, use jump rings to
attach donuts to every other link.
3Use a 6 mm jump ring to attach
the dangle and the loop of an
earring wire. ✳
2Use a 10 mm jump ring to
attach each 6 mm jump ring.1earrings • For each earring:
Open a 6 mm jump ring
(Basics, p. 82) and attach a
donut. Close the jump ring. Repeat
with two more donuts in different
colors.
Supply notes
• The shell donuts may also be
called hammershell “O” rings
or capiz shell donut pendants.
• Don’t risk damaging your
jewelry-weight pliers. Use heavy-
duty pliers (available at hardware
stores) to open chain links.
Jane Konkel
Much of Jane’s
inspiration comes from
her sisters and mother
­— a musician who
encouraged her
daughters’ artsy interests.
“My sister Sue has long been my
style icon. In high school, she made
her own clothes — even halters sewn
from bandanas.” Contact Jane at
jkonkel@beadstylemag.com.
Supplies
necklace 20 in. (51 cm)
◆◆ 10 45 mm shell donuts,
in three colors
◆◆ 18–22 in. (46–56 cm) chain,
15 mm links
◆◆ 12 10 mm jump rings
◆◆ toggle clasp
◆◆ 2 pairs of heavy-duty pliers
earrings
◆◆ 6 45 mm shell donuts,
in three colors
◆◆ 4 10 mm jump rings
◆◆ 8 6 mm jump rings
◆◆ pair of earring wires
◆◆ 2 pairs of pliers
Donuts from Beads and Pieces,
800.652.3237, beadsandpieces
.com. Check your local bead store
for supplies. To find the nearest
store, visit beadshopfinder.com.
Use an analogous palette of bold colors for
a vibrant necklace ◆ by Jane Konkel
High-voltage
HUES
Color
harmony
These colors are next
to each other on the color
wheel. To learn more about
analogous colors, visit
BeadStyleMag.com for
a free downloadable
Color Workshop.
Design
alternative
Try substituting
colorful bangle
bracelets for the
shell donuts.