Making Charms & Pendants From Sand Dollars
All of these were handcrafted from sand dollars that I found in Panama City Beach, Florida.
The process began with bringing the sand dollars home and cleaning them. I selected the ones I wanted to use based on shape and size, and began the shaping process.
I filled in large gaps, holes, or openings with wood filler and let dry. I used a piece of twisted scrap wire to hand-drill a hole in each piece so they could be strung later on.
I then sanded each piece so that the sides and edges were smooth.
I chose a symbol for each piece, and used pencil to outline it onto the sand dollar. I painted the symbols onto the pieces and used permanent marker to fill in any gaps.
I used a clear sealant on some of the pieces; some were left unfinished.
See my Etsy shop for the finished products! http://www.rachelsthrivedesigns.etsy.com
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