Netting & accessories?

[anichanchu]

Where does everyone get their netting, shells, etc. for their tops?
I've been itching to make multiple tops for myself soon, and was curious where everyone got their stuff from :)

[Princess Pearl]

I found my netting at Michael's- they had a whole ocean themed section with shells, sand and various kinds of netting.

[deepblue]

Check the amazing and informative comprehensive Accessory Making FAQ (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6472-%E2%98%85-The-Accessory-Making-FAQ-%E2%98%85) at the top of the accessories subforum. It's one of the most frequently asked questions, so it's there. :)

[anichanchu]

Thanks to both of you!

[Miyu]

I personally try to buy from places that can confirm where they get their shells from - a lot of what you see at hobby stores and Walmart tends to be unethically harvested/endangered species/just not good business practices.

Here's where I got the (massive!) shells I'm working with now on Michelle's top (I got a pair for myself as well): http://www.sealifegifts.net/ They have an environmental note right at the top of their site to let you know where they get their supplies from. I highly recommend them, I was extremely surprised and pleased at the quality of what I got for the price I paid!