https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/painted-shell-earrings • Posted by Kirsten Nunez
Nothing says summer like seashells, especially in a bright shade of coral. These earrings are handmade versions of the "SHREVE,CRUMP & LOW Estate Collection Coral Shell Clip Earrings", found on 1stdibs.com. Super cute, but also $4,250. Obviously the 14K gold might have something to do with it, but I could personally care less about that part. I made my own version for about .00000362% (or so) of the original price.
Nothing says summer like seashells, especially in a bright shade of coral. These earrings are handmade versions of the "SHREVE,CRUMP & LOW Estate Collection Coral Shell Clip Earrings", found on 1stdibs.com. Super cute, but also $4,250. Obviously the 14K gold might have something to do with it, but I could personally care less about that part. I made my own version for about .00000362% (or so) of the original price.
Supplies: - 2 seashells, from the beach or the store. I got mine at M&J Trimming in NYC. - 2 gold charms - Jewelry pliers - Wire cutters (if your pliers don't have them) - E6000/super glue - Pair of earring posts and backings - Paintbrush
Supplies continued: - Acrylic paint of your choice. I mixed neon pink & orange (& later some white) - Metallic acrylic paint (that matches your charms)
I got these little guys at Beads on Fifth in NYC. Any kind of marine life charms would be perfect for this; seahorses, starfish, boats, or even more seashells.
1) Mix up your paint, if needed.
2) Paint the shells, and let dry.
3) Twist the loops off of the charms with the pliers. Use the wire cutters - or the wire cutter part if your pliers have it - to even out the metal.
4) Glue the pieces onto shells.
5) Accent with some metallic paint, if you'd like; I used gold. Let dry.
6) Glue the earring posts to the back of the shells, and let dry overnight.