Easy DIY Seashell Bracelet – No Drilling

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Square feature image of shell bracelets on a white background.

Make this Easy DIY Seashell Bracelet without drilling holes into the shells.

Grab a handful of small seashells and your favorite beachy color nail polish and I’ll show you how to make a beautiful seashell bracelet.

Use a chain you have or buy one at the craft store. You can also pick up beautiful vintage chains at an antique store or thrift store for just a few dollars.

If you’ve never made your own jewelry there are a few things you’ll need to know, but not to worry, I’ll walk you through everything. So let’s get started!

Supplies

How to Make A Seashell Bracelet

STEP 1:

Start by painting small seashells with nail polish. Paint the front and let them dry. Then paint the backs. Get creative and paint them any color you’d like. Let dry completely before continuing.

Start by painting your shells with nail polish. Paint the front and let them dry. Then paint the backs. Get creative and paint them any color you like.
Painting small seashells with nail polish.

STEP 2:

Use E6000 and tweezers to place/glue a small bead onto the top of each shell. Use a small bead but one that has a large enough hole that you can feed a jump ring through. Let dry overnight before continuing.

Use E6000 and tweezers to place/glue a small bead onto the top of each shell. Use a small bead but one that has a large enough hole that you can feed a jump ring through. Let dry overnight before continuing.
Glue a small bead to the top of the seashell using E6000 adhesive.

STEP 3:

Use Wire Cutter Pliers to cut your chain to the desired length. I cut the chain for my bracelet 7.25 inches long.

Next use Wire Cutter Pliers to cut your chain to the desired length. I cut the chain for my bracelet 7.25-inches long.
Use wire cutters to cut your chain to the length you want.

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STEP 4:

Feed jump rings through each bead with the chain attached and use needle nose pliers to close the ring.

Feed a jump rings through each bead at the top of the shells then use your needle nose pliers to squeeze/close the ring to attach to your chain.
Use a jump ring to attach the seashell charms to your chain.

STEP 5:

Last use a jump ring to attach a lobster clasp to the end of the chain.

Last use a jump ring to attach a lobster clasp to the end of the chain.
Attach a lobster clasp to the end of the chain with a jump ring.
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