More Sand Dollar Jewelry

As I mentioned in the last post, I am determined to use sand dollars in my jewelry despite their fragile nature.  For this pendant, I put clear packing tape over the front of the sand dollar after wire-wrapping a bail for it.  Then I poured UV resin on the back of the sand dollar and used a UV light to set the resin.

After the resin was cured (about 5-10 min.), I added a chain to the bail and then attached the sea horse charm, aquamarine faceted teardrop, and wire-wrapped pearl.

Here is a back view of the resin coated sand dollar.  You can see a bit of the resin through the holes of the shell so perhaps next time I will fill the holes with beeswax before applying the resin.  I think the beeswax could be removed after the resin hardens.  I am very pleased with the end result of this sand dollar pendant because I can now wear it without fear of breaking it.  I hope that you will try making your own sand dollar jewelry for yourself and for Christmas gifts.  This style of jewelry is easily constructed and would make a lovely bridal shower gift or bridesmaids' gifts.  Happy Crafting!