How to Make Water Bottle Seashell Necklace

[@elkeartsandcrafts]

What a good recycling idea. Shells are inexpensive, and even better if you can go beach-combing to find them along with bits of smooth glass. You could also add bits of broken china. I really like this idea. TFS Greetings from England, Hugs from Elaine

[@Buzzybea83]

Love the Aleene product line! Thanks for the tutorials.

[@miamiasma]

Thanks, those look really cute. :) I also realized that when you cut enough off the bottoms of certain bottles (mine are Aquafina) they look like flowers! So I've been making some of those. Thanks again for such great tutorials. :)

[@Creativeplayeveryday]

These are adorable little dangles! I'd use them in junk journals i think. Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you for your comment! Love your idea for junk journals!

[@Cool2Craft]

Your beads turned out beautiful!

[@christophergrapes]

awesome share, the glue is very important on this as this will hold those shells together. make sure that choosing the type of glue is considered seriously.

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes Elaine! There are lots of cool ways to customize your own water bottle seashell necklace! Thanks for sharing! [Tiffany]

[@worthle3]

Wow, what an amazing idea! I teach art to elementary school children. This would be a great art club project for them to do! Thank you for sharing:)

[@deborahhalstead996]

I am so happy to have found you ladies. miss the TV show watched all the time and then you were gone. So very happy to have found you on youtube.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks deborah halstead So happy to reconnect with our Aleene's fans!

[@laurakenney225]

I used to watch your show - its great to craft with you again! I can't wait to try this idea out....

[@Cool2Craft]

+Laura Kenney Always so cool to reconnect with our Aleene's fans! Thanks Laura! [Tiffany]

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks CraftedMementos! We agree! This water bottle seashell necklace is super cool! [Tiffany]

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you! So glad you like this COOL idea!

[@rb5078]

This is amazing! I can't wait to make a bunch of these with earrings to match. Thanks!

[@Cool2Craft]

@dorothydanridge What type of water bottles are you using? We have found them to be incredible strong and flexible (that's why it is better to recycle them rather than sending them to the landfills). Regarding the decorated pieces, if you are unable to keep a smooth cut on the edges, you might try applying clear glaze or dimensional paint or Aleene's Tacky Glue along the edges or do what Heidi did and only hang the decorated pieces from the bottom of your necklace so they are not near your neck.

[@StrawberryPhys]

Cool, now that's creative :) I love to see things recycled, reused. Thanks foar sharing.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you so much! We're glad you like Heidi's work!

[@naki-p4584]

Que hermosos proyectos hace ud. reciclando water bottles... Jamás pensé que se pudiera hacer asi y que la gente lo compre. God bless you. Y ya me suscribí., I'm from Peru.

[@rinirino]

you guys do such awesome crafts.

[@trudybradt6413]

This is super cute and a great way to reduce waste.....thank you for sharing!

[@Cool2Craft]

+Trudy Bradt Thanks for stopping by Trudy!

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks Tamarah! Have fun making your own seashell necklace!

[@lunatiri]

This is astonishing thank you for this video.

[@Cool2Craft]

Great idea! That would be very cool!

[@heidiecoartist]

Power Tools of Justice- I use acrylic paints from the craft store. My favorite brand is Delta. If you look on their bottle, it shows Opaque, semi Opaque, Translucent. I try to choose the colors that say Opaque for best coverage.

[@chillyceecee6355]

Great Save the Earth Project...I am Loving It!!!!!

[@Thriftyjewelrycraft]

I am making this beautiful necklace using target market pantry brand water bottles. These are quite soft and flexible. They are made with 30% less plastic. Will these be strong enough?

[@Cool2Craft]

Here's a cute way to use the bottle bottoms and you can also include the tops! cool2craft (dot com) /plastic-bottle-room-divider-by-ecoheidi-borchers/

[@clifgirl]

Love it......how can I buy 1.

[@zoribanks]

Does the back of the water bottle piece does not itch the skin at contact or it has to be done as a large necklace in order to avoid contact with the skin?

[@Cool2Craft]

We're so glad you liked it!

[@tamarahbartlett1341]

I love this. I am going to try this project. Thanks so much.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you! We definitely think it's cool to craft!

[@sasmcintyre]

Please advise where to get case of water bottles.

[@Cool2Craft]

Yes you could! Great idea!

[@heidiecoartist]

I have never used that glue so not sure. I used the Aleene's Thick Tacky glue. It worked great!

[@miamiasma]

Do you have any projects or tutorials that use the rest of the plastic bottle? The top and bottom? Otherwise I'll only really be recycling/upcycling half a bottle. ):

[@bajanqt123]

I love that idea but can you use another paint other than acrylic? I can imagine them as nice earrings to, Also, sometimes when you cut plastic bottles the edges can be sharp, do you have that problem at times? and can you use another type of glue also?

[@Cool2Craft]

We're glad you liked it!

[@Cool2Craft]

We're so pleased you like it!

[@bridgetmbdrennan]

Hi absolutely wonderful you have a beautiful mind and great tips thank you crafting hugs Bridget

[@AEALM]

awesome, thanks for sharing your great ideas - I do use those water bottles, and have been using them in many crafts - blessings

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks Elizabeth Capetillo Love your feedback!

[@PowerToolsofJustice]

What brand and color of paint are you using?

[@Nivia308]

¡¡¡Recién las descubro , tienen ideas geniales!! , gracias por compartirlas. Y tienen una forma de mostrarlas muy buena , no se necesita hablar ingles para comprenderles ,

[@esthisigner3032]

So beautiful, so inspiring, thank you for sharing! This is the best idea for making use of all those shells and little knick knacks I've collected over the years :-)

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks esthi signer We agree that Heidi's water bottle seashell necklace is super cool!

[@SharonMarieHobson]

lovely! What a brilliant idea!

[@Cool2Craft]

***** Thanks Sharon! Hope you have fun recreating this technique!

[@catmusicgirl]

do you paint the backs?

[@sharongarrison62]

Awesome...you could also just use beads and studs to huh?...cool idea!

[@heidiecoartist]

Raea Bach Thank you! They are so easy to make! Enjoy!

[@jleonrdec]

BEAUTUIFUL!! GREATINGS FORM DENMARK

[@hummerklein2567]

gorgeous lovely just love it

[@heidiecoartist]

You can use paint for plastic....altho it's a spray paint and not very eco-friendly. Whenever I cut plastic water bottles or soda cans, I round the edges so they are not sharp. Also make sure your scissor cutting is smooth and not ragged....What glue were you thinking of using?

[@collettecaraway2759]

GEORGEOUS.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you, Jodi!

[@dorothydanridge]

Most water bottles aren't that strong. Won't the hole eventually tear from use? What can be done around the edges of each segment to keep it from scratching the neck?

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you!

[@Cool2Craft]

We love Aleene's, too!

[@cathyprince7081]

I love this, but when I'm wearing it they are twist around. Any ideas what I might be doing wrong.

[@Cool2Craft]

Cathy Prince what direction are your jump rings sitting?

[@Cool2Craft]

Definitely worth a try! We don't drink milk so we don't have any milk jugs to craft with :)

[@conniegreeno8788]

Are dallar store has sea shells

[@rosasosa3306]

bello te admiro saludos

[@kimberlyleon2147]

So cute. 👍🏻❤️

[@michellegilfillan2515]

i love the classic seashell necklace super cool project!=)=)

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks @michellegilfillan! We agree that this seashell necklace idea is super cool!

[@michellegilfillan2515]

yes it makes me want to drive my family to myrtyl beach i live 2hrs away from myrtyl beach so i can collect a big bag of seashells. i already have a big bag of waterbottles.!=)

[@marethawashington8487]

Wow thank you for sharing love it

[@oappap3715]

great idea

[@LadyLion121]

You guys are amazing. Thanks for sharing and making an effort to make this! God bless you! :)

[@Cool2Craft]

Awwww.... thanks LadyLion121 God bless you too!

[@Cool2Craft]

The back is smooth and comfortable.

[@Magicdaljewelry]

This is so beautiful

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks Hey Magda!

[@cathyprince7081]

What do you mean by sitting?

[@siamesedream1976]

I love this idea and I think that I have about everything to make it. I will be making this one soon :)

[@Cool2Craft]

Thanks siamesedream1976 We agree that this is a very clever way to transform water bottles into jewelry!

[@alisonadkins6869]

Amazing !

[@deedeebeads]

Barnacles that pretty

[@heidiecoartist]

Thriftyjewelrycraft- I'm quite sure they will work...with the glue and the shells it should be strong enough....but I always suggest if in doubt...always test first. Just make up one to test, then you will know before putting the whole thing together. Let me know how it works for you...Thanks Heidi

[@bajanqt123]

I'm not sure wat glue as yet but i have something called gem-tac permanent adhesive

[@virylixyusinthehouse3694]

Love it, so so much:)

[@gracijelamalisa9008]

beautiful! tnx

[@Cool2Craft]

+Gracijela Malisa Thanks Graciejela! Hope you enjoy creating this technique yourself!

[@juneribbons5196]

Love it

[@flamingomtn]

You may find something interesting happens if you dry them with the hair dryer. These things shrink, almost like shrink plastic...but not in a very controllable way.

[@Thriftyjewelrycraft]

@Cool2Craft thanks:)

[@danielpadilla4848]

Beautifuld.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you Daniel!

[@TheExpressiveworship]

I really like that, so cool :-)

[@Cool2Craft]

TheExpressiveworship Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

[@conniegreeno8788]

You some seed beads to it

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you! Please take photos if you make them with your students! candace@cool2craft (.com) would love to post them on our Creative Community Blog!

[@Thriftyjewelrycraft]

It turned out great and I posted a video. Thank you!

[@ibkristykat]

I don't buy cases of water. I use a water filtration pitcher. BUT lol this is a good idea.

[@456puff]

Please don't take this as an insult, but am I the only one who thinks the lady on the left sounds like Lady Elaine Fairchilde? My mom agreed with me when I said that. Cool crafting project, though! I don't drink bottled water, but this is seriously neat!

[@peggyt1243]

Some of us do not even buy bottled water so we have no garbage. Regardless of what craft you make with them, eventually they will end up in a landfill.

[@Cool2Craft]

+peggyt1243 Yes, but pretty cool to be able to wear your trash for awhile :) Thanks for stopping by!

[@dyndor]

peggyt1243 I agree. What many people don't know is that a complete bottle or tin can are accepted by recycling depots, but they won't accept parts of bottles or cans. So in some ways, this is a bit wasteful. Regardless, I make beautiful things out of bottles and cans sometimes, and it's a lot of fun.

[@Cool2Craft]

Thank you!