What do you think about this belt?
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walladah
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You are looking for cowry shells
or cowries! Usually they are found at the seashore, even of the Mediterranean, but not in the big quantities we need to create our stuff.
Have you tried to find them in stores where jewel artists are buying their stuff in bulk?
At least, in Greece, this is where one can find them pierced and ready for decoration. what is important, is to discern of the cowries cut in half (so the shell is kept in its opening part only) and cowries which are at their whole (so they are round and heavier, but with different impact, as they shine better).
The store where i buy stuff is this
DIVA áîåóïõÜñ ìüäáò
but they do not show the shells online. I have some time to visit them, as my drawers are full of shiny little stuff for new handicrafts, so, you would better send them an email to verify whether they still sell such things and tell you which type (half, whole, colours), what price etc.
I do not know how this will cost you, as i do not know whether they ship products abroad. you would better ask for some photos first, to make sure this is what you are looking for.
I hope this helps.
or cowries! Usually they are found at the seashore, even of the Mediterranean, but not in the big quantities we need to create our stuff.
Have you tried to find them in stores where jewel artists are buying their stuff in bulk?
At least, in Greece, this is where one can find them pierced and ready for decoration. what is important, is to discern of the cowries cut in half (so the shell is kept in its opening part only) and cowries which are at their whole (so they are round and heavier, but with different impact, as they shine better).
The store where i buy stuff is this
DIVA áîåóïõÜñ ìüäáò
but they do not show the shells online. I have some time to visit them, as my drawers are full of shiny little stuff for new handicrafts, so, you would better send them an email to verify whether they still sell such things and tell you which type (half, whole, colours), what price etc.
I do not know how this will cost you, as i do not know whether they ship products abroad. you would better ask for some photos first, to make sure this is what you are looking for.
I hope this helps.
Greek Bonfire
Well-known member
I don't know anything about making belts, but I love these colors. I hope you will show us the finished product.
Nath
New member
If she knit it with negative ease (it pulls in), that would help but I would line it anyway because it will still eventually pull and sag the more it's embellished.
sabrinabellydancer
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You can find drilled cowrie shells here:
Bead, cowrie shell (natural), double-drilled front to back. Sold per pkg of 130 grams. - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
or on ebay.
Just google for drilled cowrie shells. They are usually sold by weight and not very expensive. Get a bit more than you need, as some break over time and a few always arrive cracked from shipping.
Good luck with the project!
Bead, cowrie shell (natural), double-drilled front to back. Sold per pkg of 130 grams. - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
or on ebay.
Just google for drilled cowrie shells. They are usually sold by weight and not very expensive. Get a bit more than you need, as some break over time and a few always arrive cracked from shipping.
Good luck with the project!
LuLu
New member
I found this site with drilled or cut cowrie shells.
1 LB Wholesale Lot CUT COWRIE Cowry SHELLS 5/8"-1" +v52
Good Luck!
1 LB Wholesale Lot CUT COWRIE Cowry SHELLS 5/8"-1" +v52
Good Luck!