Blue Öyster Cult Pendant

Don't fear the reaper... join the Congregation!

Posted by KozmicBlues

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I always wanted to do something with the Blue Öyster Cult logo! I also love to pick sea shells on the beach (I must admit I never use them)... so I had an idea! Put them together!

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 1 Sea Shell
  • Blue Nail Polish
  • Mod Podge or any varnish
  • A Black Sharpie Marker for cds
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Hot Glue sticks
  • Jewelry Wire
  • Jewelry Pliers
  • Leather Cord

Steps (8 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    Pick some shells on the beach. The bigger the better!

  2. 2

    Pick one and paint it blue. I used nail polish because it's a little transparent and you can still see the shell's natural drawings.

  3. 3

    Take sharpie (one for marking CDs) and write down the letters. I copied the typography, so you must google Blue Oyster Cult and you'll find the pattern! Finally I drew the symbol. I drew it directly on the shell without patterns or schemes.

  4. 4

    I varnished it with Mod Podge. DO NOT USE transparent nail polish cause the letters will melt! Probably other varnishes will work too.

  5. 5

    Once it's dried, make a hole with a gimlet. Be patient and do not force it because you can break it. It takes a while...

  6. 6

    Insert a piece of wire and make a loop on the top to hang the pendant.

  7. 7

    Fill the shell with hot glue. Make sure the wire is covered by the glue to avoid losing it. Let it dry.

    Paint the glue with something. I used black nail polish cause the blue one was not dark enough.

  8. 8

    Finally, add a ring and put a leather cord through it.

    Welcome to the Blue Öyster Cult!

    To set yourself in the right mood, listen The Congregation by Alice Cooper... :p (not the best song in the world but quite funny)

    Yes! I finally made something with a shell!