#001   Spiny Oyster Chips

The upper strand of spiny oyster chips has a dark pink cast while the lower is definitively more orange.  See Bracelet# 037 for an example of a finished piece.  Each strand measures 16".  

 

#004  White Clam with Black and Gold 

This white clam string has heishi beads of dark brown shell interspersed in its middle.  A single brass bead marks the center.  The strand tapers at its end and is easily strung into a necklace as is.  One16"strand available.

 

#005   Off-White Teardrops

Teardrop shaped shells are strung on this 16" strand.  Shell.  Brass tube beads separate the shells. 1 strand available. 

 

#006  White Pocca Shell

This strand of smooth and irregularly shaped poca shell measures 16".  The white beads are actually brighter and shinier than the photo portrays.

 

#007   Tapered White Clam

This 16" strand of white clam is wrapped over on itself to demonstrate the taper.  1 strand available.

 

#008   Red Oyster Heishi

Although this strand is made up of red oyster heishi, the bead colors are actually white and pale brown. Beads vary in diameter from approximately 4mm to 5mm.  2 of these  24" strands are available.

 

#009   White Clam Heishi

The white clam beads average 3mm in circumference and 2mm in width.  There are 2 of these 20" strands available.

 

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#0020   ?????    Red Oyster Heishi

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