Mermaid Shell Necklace
A hand-painted ombre shell necklace dripping with pearls and gems, strung on beads for a ready-to-swim mermaid look.

Charity Grace
May 7, 2025

A real shell blushed with watery acrylic ombre and clustered with tiny pearls and gems — it looks like something a mermaid actually lost at sea. Charity Grace builds a clever wire bail on the back so the shell slides right onto a beaded strand, then seals everything waterproof so you can actually swim in it. A relaxing project that works just as well for a beach photoshoot as a full mermaid tail kit.
Materials
- Shell
- Wire
- Felt
- Adhesives (E6000, hot glue)
- Acrylic paint + brushes
- Beads + spacers
- Pearls + gems
- Stringing cord
- Waterproof sealer
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