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Some say Lewis Carroll’s cat is smiling because of the abundance of dairies in Cheshire – but we think it was because of the Cheshire Bead Fair!
Capture the essence of the beach by crafting your own seaside shell jewellery. Not only do you end up with unique, personalized pieces, but you also preserve the memories of sun-soaked days and ocean breezes.
Be creative and experiment with different shell shapes, sizes, and colours. Mixing and matching can lead to stunning results. Be patient – working with shells is delicate. Take your time drilling holes and handling thin pieces. Combine shells with other natural elements like sea glass, pearls, or stones to diversify your designs.
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Shell Jewellery Is Back In Fashion!
History Of Shell Jewellery
Sells have been collected for thousands of years, with desirability leading to their trade. If you’re at a seaside staycation in the UK, go down the beach early!
Different technology has turned shell into many uses, apart from jewellery. Today, they’re dyed every colour in the bead box – creating attractive jewellery at affordable prices. Shells make natural, versatile jewellery. Beach combing is a lot of fun and the main source of shells. However, they can also be found in old shell necklaces and trinkets from charity shops (already drilled), and even restaurants.
Types Of Shells
All types of shells can be made into jewellery and other things, like wind chimes. Cockle shells can be drilled and threaded together to make a necklace. Even ordinary green mussel shells can look great when sanded and polished.
Drilling Shells
Whatever you’re making, drilling holes into your shell is a necessary but tricky part of the process. A small electric drill with tiny drill bits is ideal to make holes. However, you can also make a perfect hole with a thumbtack, a needle, or even scissors. Drill slowly and carefully for accuracy and to avoid brakeage.
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Use a mask and goggles when sanding shells, and a small file to smooth edges. For tiny shells a pair of tweezers is useful for positioning. If you want to colour the shell, use ink containing shellac – this is waterproof when dry.
What Is Mother Of Pearl?
These are pearl shells. The shining, playful, reflected light of mother-of-pearl has attracted attention since ancient times.
The mollusk forms mother-of-pearl as a protective shell. Like the pearl it’s a secretion of the mantle, composed of alternate layers of calcium carbonate and conchiolin. Among the chief sources are pearl oysters from the tropical seas.
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Each colour creates an effect on other people and has a meaning. Gold is the colour of success, achievement, optimism and positivity. All over the world gold is associated with wealth and triumph.
Wearing anything gold-coloured doesn’t just reflect these qualities to others. Gold Fish BeadThe colour’s psychology brings you optimism, wisdom and enlightenment too – helping to build your spiritual self. A Yang colour, full of masculine energy and power of the sun. Unlike silver, which is associated with female energy.
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Bead Fairs 2024:
Sunday 16th June: Cheshire Bead Fair, Goodwill Hall, Wrexham Road, Faddiley, Nantwich CW5 8HY
Saturday 22nd June: Lincoln Bead Fair, North Kyme Village Hall, Vacherie Lane, North Kyme LN4 4DL
Sunday 23rd June: Essex Bead Fair, Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, Gt Bromley CO7 7JA
Sunday 30th June: Norwich Bead Fair, George Brest Western Hotel, Arlington Lane, Norwich NR2 2DA
Saturday 6th July: Worcester Bead Fair, Omersley Village Hall, Sandys Road, Omersley WR9 0DY
Weekend 27th-28th July: London Gem n Bead Fair, Kempton Park, Staines Road East, London TW16 5AQ
We've booked 29 shows so far this year - click: 2024 Bead Fairs. More To Follow!
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