Unlocking Boho Vibes: Craft Your Own Earthy Cowrie Shell Earrings for a Beachy Summer Look

Get ready to embrace the carefree spirit of summer and infuse your style with a touch of boho elegance! In this tutorial, I will guide you through creating your own cowrie shell earrings that perfectly capture the essence of beachy vibes. Whether you're aiming to make a fashion statement or seeking a unique accessory for a beachside getaway, these earrings will become your go-to choice. So, grab your tools and let's dive into this mesmerizing jewelry-making adventure that's bound to leave you with earthy cowrie shell earrings, evoking the spirit of endless summers and sun-kissed shores. Let the boho vibes inspire you as you embark on this beautiful crafting endeavor.

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Tools & Materials:

• Cowrie shells with a single drilled hole
• Daisy metal spacer beads (4-5mm)
• Earring hooks
• Eye pins
• Heavy gauge jump rings (9mm)
• Metal round beads (6mm)
• Natural wooden disc beads (8mm)
• Pliers
• Side cutters​
• Bead reamer (if necessary)

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Making cowrie shell earrings

​Instructions:

1. Thread two wooden disc beads, one daisy spacer, and one metal bead onto an eye pin.
2. Use side cutting pliers to cut the eye pin, leaving approximately 1 cm of wire.
3. With pliers, create a small angle by bending the wire slightly at the end.
4. Using round nose pliers, create a loop at one end of the wire.
5. If the hole in the cowrie shell is too small for the jump ring, carefully enlarge it using a bead reamer or small round file. 
6. Using pliers, open a 9mm heavy gauge jump ring.
7. Attach the opened jump ring to the cowrie shell.
8. Attach the eye pin loop to the heavy gauge jump ring attached to the cowrie shell, ensuring it is securely closed with pliers.
9. Attach an earring hook (which also has an eye pin loop) to the top of the eye pin loop using pliers.

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Repeat steps 2-9 to create a matching earring.

Once both earrings are complete, use pliers to adjust any loops or connections as necessary, ensuring the earrings hang evenly.

Please note that any crafts or DIY projects should be attempted with caution