How to Turn your Reptile's Shed Skin into Jewelry!

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
  • Not sure what to do with your snake's sheds? Today's video has been request for several months now- what to do with your unused reptile sheds! In this step-by-step guide, I show you how to transform your snake or lizard's shed skin into a pendant so you can (in a sense) take them wherever you go!
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  • @animalconsumer5781
    @animalconsumer5781 4 года назад +4962

    "I like that necklace! Where'd you get it?"
    *"The old skins of my pet snakes."*

  • @SnakeDiscovery
    @SnakeDiscovery  4 года назад +1016

    Please excuse my gross index finger 😭 It's still healing from the poison ivy I encountered over the summer...
    Edit to add: Thanks for the interest in buying these, guys! Sadly, due to my hectic schedule, I no longer sell these online. They're only available at local reptile shows. That's why I made this video- so now you can make one of your own! ❤ Maybe we can sell them again in the future :)

    • @lunaithink
      @lunaithink 4 года назад +7

      Oh that sucks :/

    • @avery6691
      @avery6691 4 года назад +12

      Rest in peace finger

    • @madlass2.012
      @madlass2.012 4 года назад +10

      Hope you're finger feels better

    • @Lilly_watermelonsugar
      @Lilly_watermelonsugar 4 года назад +12

      Didnt notice any grossness dear

    • @chaoschaos5085
      @chaoschaos5085 4 года назад +9

      I thought it was just skin coming off
      Edit: Maybe you can make some necklaces, bracelets,ECT with this on patreon, Twitter, ECT for some subscribers!
      Edit two:for some reason I'm thinking of a app/game to where you can design your own necklace, bracelet,ECT with shed skin on the as the design of pendant :/

  • @binalakinah9779
    @binalakinah9779 3 года назад +841

    I love that you're teaching people how to make these and make the most of sheds from their snakes even tho you also sell them. We can tell it's not about the money with you, but about both your love for reptiles and your love for teaching the community. Awesome!

  • @KoryGrayson
    @KoryGrayson 3 года назад +273

    me, to kids who question it. "oh, this? yeah, came from a dragon"

    • @Morning_Dewdrop
      @Morning_Dewdrop 2 года назад +6

      A veeeeerrrryyyy long one

    • @SketchUT
      @SketchUT 2 года назад +10

      The brighter and less natural the paper underneath, the better

  • @ReticulatedViper
    @ReticulatedViper 4 года назад +2863

    Why are people acting like they’re so weirded out by this? People wear cow leather and snake skin boots all the time. 😂 At least with these crafts no animals are harmed.

    • @MaraFitzyStruck
      @MaraFitzyStruck 4 года назад +105

      I THOUGHT SO TOO

    • @gentlesandladymen
      @gentlesandladymen 4 года назад +56

      Denver C. PREACH SIS

    • @despinasgarden.4100
      @despinasgarden.4100 4 года назад +107

      Same, also this looks so munch better than snake skin clothes

    • @ktyanimals2773
      @ktyanimals2773 4 года назад +3

      Well... Its Gross If You Think About It

    • @ReticulatedViper
      @ReticulatedViper 4 года назад +43

      McKinley And Esmé We can agree to disagree 😂. Especially since the skin is behind the glass.

  • @iimuffinsaur
    @iimuffinsaur 4 года назад +4347

    "No, you don't need snails for this."
    Me holding 5 snails: SHOOT

    • @CommanderWiggins
      @CommanderWiggins 4 года назад +111

      Muffinsaur I have so many bladder snails in my fish tank, I'm eagerly awaiting the day when I find a use for them.

    • @ThatGalaxyGirl-de6zy
      @ThatGalaxyGirl-de6zy 4 года назад +109

      “ no, you don’t need snails”
      Me: *just bought 2 snails* T_T

    • @scottyoungy1126
      @scottyoungy1126 4 года назад +68

      I just went snail shopping
      Edit: omg thx for all the likes I've never had this many

    • @unknowndane4754
      @unknowndane4754 4 года назад +29

      One of the weirder things I've seen is a snake eating snails.

    • @RS14988
      @RS14988 4 года назад +31

      Didn't she use one of her fingersnails in this vid though?
      See what I did there? *promptly leaves*

  • @katrienbarrett3120
    @katrienbarrett3120 2 года назад +129

    I just lost my 16-year-old corn snake last month. I'd had him since he was a baby, and it never occurred to me that I might want to save his shed for some reason. This is such a cool idea, and I wish I'd known about it sooner. Thank you for this lovely video.

    • @jackfitzpatrick1859
      @jackfitzpatrick1859 2 года назад

      Omg I am so sorry for you. That is so awful.I think that you should get a gardner snake

    • @cinnyyyy
      @cinnyyyy Год назад +4

      @@jackfitzpatrick1859 im sorry what?

    • @evice_crevice
      @evice_crevice Год назад +1

      @@jackfitzpatrick1859 wut

    • @Moonliqhts
      @Moonliqhts 9 месяцев назад

      ⁠@@jackfitzpatrick1859 eh??

  • @marvelpovs2412
    @marvelpovs2412 3 года назад +36

    My boy finally shed yesterday and now I can make some!! He normally would need help shedding but he did it all by himself including the eye caps and I’m so proud of him 🥺

  • @TheImpiroGirl
    @TheImpiroGirl 4 года назад +2982

    It’s really nice that you still have a part of Janet with you. He’s licking sticks in heaven

    • @raycasas2867
      @raycasas2867 4 года назад +112

      TheImpiroGirl I’m kinda shocked Janet is no longer with us...

    • @yasmeenkhalyleh3175
      @yasmeenkhalyleh3175 4 года назад +28

      Blem

    • @weeb2346
      @weeb2346 4 года назад +28

      Mlem

    • @kee-tu4cq
      @kee-tu4cq 4 года назад +35

      Ray Casas I've seen all her vids and don't remember hearing that Janet passed! 😕

    • @TheImpiroGirl
      @TheImpiroGirl 4 года назад +49

      keekee66 it’s about 20 minutes into their video about their breeding plans for 2019. Sorry you had to find out this way😕

  • @aliianacc
    @aliianacc 4 года назад +1584

    God creating Emily:
    A good portion of cuteness
    A cup of humor
    A bowl of energy
    And a teaspoon of taAAA- *oop* oh well, I guess its the whole jar of talent for Emily

    • @blacksmithbeta5337
      @blacksmithbeta5337 4 года назад +40

      So many likes not one comment..
      The truth in this is real though.

    • @jamesdewey3259
      @jamesdewey3259 4 года назад +17

      Had a really good laught over your coment. But so true.

    • @TraciWehunt
      @TraciWehunt 4 года назад +7

      LOL 😂

    • @bizzle8945
      @bizzle8945 4 года назад +5

      Cringe

    • @angieedade
      @angieedade 4 года назад +14

      Bizzle Your cringe.

  • @0x13horizon4
    @0x13horizon4 3 года назад +11

    You could probably use a special card stock paper with a metallic/color shifting effect as the background piece to get a really cool realistic scale look!

  • @networkunkown4767
    @networkunkown4767 3 года назад +68

    i love how the snake has been there waiting so still, the entire time.

    • @jonathanhughes2143
      @jonathanhughes2143 3 года назад

      ?

    • @colleenharrison1638
      @colleenharrison1638 3 года назад +1

      Dude same! As soon as I scrolled down to your comment she introduced the snake and I thought it was so cute just chilling 🤗🤗🤗

    • @fruppa5934
      @fruppa5934 2 года назад +2

      never seen a polite snake before

  • @Moosh_
    @Moosh_ 4 года назад +1072

    Snek: *sheds skin*
    Snake discovery: it’s free real estate

    • @chloeellis1246
      @chloeellis1246 4 года назад +9

      Pichu Master1164 the is a very under appreciated comment. Well done good sir

    • @Moosh_
      @Moosh_ 4 года назад +4

      Chloe Ellis thx

    • @imberru9007
      @imberru9007 4 года назад +3

      👌👌👌👌

    • @sianeds
      @sianeds 4 года назад

      Top spelling is not “Snek” Its Snake

    • @nightfullychocolatecat7044
      @nightfullychocolatecat7044 4 года назад +6

      Sian Billington ITS SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY. “SARCASM”! HELO (I’m just going to spell tings rong now too anoy u)

  • @spaceinmyhead6698
    @spaceinmyhead6698 4 года назад +2575

    That was a beautiful snail Emily 10/10 would see that snail again.

    • @catpoke9557
      @catpoke9557 4 года назад +53

      I wonder if it's her snail! I have a friend who owns a plethora of snails, even bred them. They're amazing and adorable creatures. I hope Emily has snails haha!

    • @semenandgayuncle
      @semenandgayuncle 4 года назад +38

      I used to have a snail, I picked it out from outside so I decided it was time with him to go home so I sent him out with a leaf of lettuce for his troubles.

    • @moonroseplayz794
      @moonroseplayz794 4 года назад +11

      i have apple snails

    • @defaultkid99
      @defaultkid99 4 года назад +13

      make a vidoe about snails

    • @Floweriisky
      @Floweriisky 4 года назад +4

      I have snails in my backyard

  • @rawfish864
    @rawfish864 3 года назад +479

    Emily:
    Slugs: Rex, eat it.
    Shed: make jewlery.
    Poop: Fertilizer
    Nothing to waste :D

  • @esper7251
    @esper7251 3 года назад +37

    Imagine this on a gradient or ombré paper thing, it’d be so pretty!!

  • @avery6691
    @avery6691 4 года назад +1376

    Emily: *makes jewelry out of of dead snake skin*
    Me: *struggling with plastic bead necklaces*

    • @HOLA-dx5tv
      @HOLA-dx5tv 4 года назад +16

      Ur not the only one!☺

    • @nenaelliott8058
      @nenaelliott8058 4 года назад +37

      They aren't dead snakes... It's just shed from her live snakes

    • @sugarmaplethegecko3731
      @sugarmaplethegecko3731 4 года назад +25

      The snake isn't dead, snakes shead regularly.

    • @asixyearold2085
      @asixyearold2085 4 года назад +42

      Nena Elliott Faded Echos said dead skin not dead snakes, the grammar u guys

    • @bobaparadise9419
      @bobaparadise9419 4 года назад +28

      Nena Elliott I’m pretty sure they meant the dead skin from a snake.

  • @poliin21
    @poliin21 4 года назад +1484

    "You can find all these supplies at your local craft store."
    Me at the craft store: WHERE'S THE SNAKE SKIN

  • @leonettab7479
    @leonettab7479 3 года назад +4

    I cannot get over what an absolutely fantastic idea this is! Hair clips of this would be right up my alley as well.

  • @mclonernolife
    @mclonernolife 2 года назад +6

    I deeply appreciate you explaining every single step, including things that would be obvious to a lot of people but I'd not think about (like adding the o ring, popping the bubbles etc)
    fantastic content 👌

  • @CatchKatjaa
    @CatchKatjaa 4 года назад +1998

    Me: “OooOooO this looks fun I wanna do that”
    Me: **thinks for a second**
    Me: **comes to a realization**
    Me: “wait I don’t have a snake”
    Edit: please stop replying to this. Ahhhhh.

    • @faye4599
      @faye4599 4 года назад +17

      Or, you could go get some snakes. I have a bunch and I can't wait to try this.

    • @daisynantin6902
      @daisynantin6902 4 года назад +3

      /lizard LOL

    • @daisynantin6902
      @daisynantin6902 4 года назад +7

      U can just find a lizard and catch it wait for it to shed then KET IT BE FREES

    • @Silly.Alienz8
      @Silly.Alienz8 4 года назад +2

      Me too 😥

    • @lucky.jynx.elvira
      @lucky.jynx.elvira 4 года назад +1

      Same 😔

  • @rachelrave44
    @rachelrave44 4 года назад +453

    No one:
    Absolutely no one:
    Snake Discovery: *suddenly becomes my favorite crafting channel*

  • @gentleman_j_gaming
    @gentleman_j_gaming 3 года назад +17

    I am absolutely in LOVE with this idea! I bought some pendants and now my python has shed for the first time since I bought him. Awesome idea for an 8ft python shed!

    • @FioreCiliegia
      @FioreCiliegia 2 года назад +2

      Might I suggest going big and perhaps a frame or mirror? You’ve got plenty to work with XD

    • @axolotlgaming9144
      @axolotlgaming9144 Год назад

      I have your pfp plush lol

    • @MM-jf1me
      @MM-jf1me Год назад

      ​@@FioreCiliegia I was wondering if there were any frames good for this kind of thing as I was watching the video.

  • @Taylor-kd9ld
    @Taylor-kd9ld 4 года назад +107

    Wait wait
    She has several different sheds on hand within a second
    So...
    Does she just have like a box of sheds?

    • @lilg0thy482
      @lilg0thy482 4 года назад +30

      i think so, because in her tutorial on how to brumate snakes, she said afterwards in the mating season, she uses the snake sheds to help the males show breeding behaviour, because they think that the shed is another male

    • @sprklyhanse5729
      @sprklyhanse5729 3 года назад +9

      probably,, they use sheds in bioactive enclosures

    • @olivegreenstorm8988
      @olivegreenstorm8988 3 года назад +7

      In one of her recent videos, I saw a pile of sheds under the false chameleon table

  • @charlottedavies7910
    @charlottedavies7910 4 года назад +627

    Omfg, my bearded dragon has a perfect heart shaped scale on the tip of his nose. How CUTE would that be!

    • @lamb906
      @lamb906 4 года назад +34

      Charlotte Davies DO IT

    • @nprins4460
      @nprins4460 4 года назад +14

      Do it

    • @pumpkin.quartz845
      @pumpkin.quartz845 4 года назад +12

      Don’t hurt it though

    • @bluevio2673
      @bluevio2673 4 года назад +43

      @@pumpkin.quartz845 bruh how is using a SHED going to hurt the lizard at all?

    • @pumpkin.quartz845
      @pumpkin.quartz845 4 года назад +5

      dragons forge if she pulls it off

  • @BewilderedCitrus
    @BewilderedCitrus 4 года назад +119

    "Mom said if I wait patiently I get a mouse" that is the cutest thing ever 😭😭💖💖💖

  • @haileyhamster6401
    @haileyhamster6401 3 года назад +35

    Me: tries to make a necklace*
    Her necklace: so smooth and perfect*
    Mine: so jagged and tough*

    • @haileyhamster6401
      @haileyhamster6401 3 года назад +1

      Sooo hard I tried doing this before it was a total mess

    • @cockmaster314
      @cockmaster314 2 года назад

      @@haileyhamster6401 who Ew

  • @CatharticOutlet
    @CatharticOutlet 3 года назад +19

    Thanks for this awesome tutorial! I finally gave this a go using a corn snake and ball python shed, and they turned out great! Some things I can suggest:
    -use a scalpel to cut the shed (and possibly also the paper) to shape, it's easier to be more precise.
    -you can paint the background paper with acrylic paints or iridescent nail polish or use a colourful cut-out from a magazine or something to create backgrounds that are shiny, have colour gradients or cool patterns.

    • @leonettab7479
      @leonettab7479 3 года назад +1

      Oh cool idea about the iridescent or metallic paint, I was thinking of seeing if this would work with thin jewelry foil.

    • @MM-jf1me
      @MM-jf1me Год назад

      Thanks for the tips!
      Leonetta, did you ever try using thin jewelry foil when crafting these?

  • @Lewisiaisoutofcontext
    @Lewisiaisoutofcontext 4 года назад +552

    Me: Oh cool, perhaps I could use my geckos shed t-
    My leopard geckos: HECK NO THIS DEAD SKIN IS MINE *nOM NOM NOM*

  • @jayexists9471
    @jayexists9471 4 года назад +706

    “Hey thats cool! Where’d you get it?”
    “My snake”
    “Haha funny, whats it made out of?”
    *”skin”*

    • @killerred31
      @killerred31 4 года назад +21

      Shed*

    • @marsbars9114
      @marsbars9114 3 года назад +23

      Killer Red well technically it is skin it’s just dead skin that came of a snake or lizard

    • @corajones7907
      @corajones7907 3 года назад +4

      XD🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂

    • @simply_playmur2417
      @simply_playmur2417 3 года назад

      @Cora Edwards my last name is Edwards

    • @inactive6513
      @inactive6513 3 года назад +1

      It's scales. Scaleless snakes still have the pattern and colors.

  • @pearlkt
    @pearlkt 3 года назад +4

    I’m a jewellery maker in the uk and need to try these. I don’t have any reptiles as I get unwell and would be irresponsible to do so , now I’m looking for shed to craft these. Really excited to see how this project goes on the hunt for them 😀

  • @DerykRonk
    @DerykRonk 3 года назад +4

    Honestly, since you did SO good on this, and you're sharing how you did it, you're probably the nicest human ever. So many people would copyright or "secret recipe" it. Not you. Thank you.

  • @randomweirdgirlll9616
    @randomweirdgirlll9616 4 года назад +313

    The hognose looks so cute when it’s just sitting there, I couldn’t stand it’s cuteness

  • @lauralbranch
    @lauralbranch 4 года назад +665

    Me: *doesn’t own a snake or reptile*
    Also me: _really_ wants to make one anyways

  • @beccagirly9397
    @beccagirly9397 3 года назад +3

    I recently got a ball python and my sister is technically disabled but she loves making jewelry. Thanks for this video I think my sister would love to do this with our snake shed...which shes staring for the first time we've had her. I'll have to show her this and get the supplies she will love it. Thanks again!!!

  • @Acidaddicted
    @Acidaddicted 3 года назад +3

    I like how detailed you made this video, if somebody copy's you its obvious who was the original because yours will all ways be the best version :)

  • @animemusicluver1
    @animemusicluver1 4 года назад +213

    "You I don't need snails for this"
    *Disappointedly puts snails back*

  • @monikasturm2575
    @monikasturm2575 4 года назад +89

    Yes! I'm a professional crafter and now have the perfect logical reason to convince my husband into letting me buy the snakes and lizards I've always wanted!

  • @thejollydwarf2275
    @thejollydwarf2275 3 года назад +7

    I can’t wait to have my own reptile!! I think I’ll cry when I finally get one. I’ve only been a snake lover for 4 years after having a High school teacher who loved to catch wild snakes for lessons. He had caught a baby rat snake named Bubbles and it somehow ended up in the art room where I was. Despite my fear I held it and immediately fell in love. (I realize now that the snake likely shouldn’t have been taken around the school so much but kids were irresponsible when they kidnapped it from the teachers room.) since then I’ve been doing research on snakes, Beardie, and so much more! Hopefully I’ll be financially stable enough after college so that I can own one.

  • @CajunRose
    @CajunRose 3 года назад +6

    I love this! I hate the thought of when the time will come when Morticia isn't with us, but, this is a way to have her forever. Thank you for showing this crafty idea.
    🐍💚

  • @bishwhatthehell4280
    @bishwhatthehell4280 4 года назад +290

    This came out just in time cuz my favorite snake just passed yesterday and now I can always have a part of her with me

    • @reptilerant173
      @reptilerant173 4 года назад +15

      Bish What The Hell Aww, what happened?

    • @EJ666
      @EJ666 4 года назад +22

      Awww I'm so sorry that happened and I hope you pendant helps

    • @froggo_ray_alt
      @froggo_ray_alt 4 года назад +14

      Sorry for your lost...

    • @thedoglover9757
      @thedoglover9757 4 года назад +16

      I'm so sorry ( this made me cry cuz my gecko past away 2 years ago and it remindedme of him ) I hope she had a good life with you

    • @pownotthere
      @pownotthere 4 года назад +6

      I feel sorry
      And disturbed
      Mostly sorry

  • @alysani0193
    @alysani0193 3 года назад +6

    This looks like an amazing way of remembering our reptile pets. I recently lost my corn snake of around 14 years and just a couple weeks before she passed away she had shed and I kept it. I waited for a very long time after seeing this video for her to shed and as her condition got worse and worse i was fearing she just might not shed before she passes away. hopefully soon i can make a necklace with her shed.

  • @justingregoryyy
    @justingregoryyy 3 года назад +4

    THE SNAIL!! 😍🥰😍
    I LOOOVE this. I currently feed my snake's shed to my isopod colonies but this is pretty damn cool and will definitely be doing this.

  • @lostrecords5945
    @lostrecords5945 4 года назад +270

    Approach your snake owning friend and ask “can I have your snake’s skin for a secret project?” As suspiciously as you can

    • @strebble
      @strebble 4 года назад +13

      I accidentally asked mine for their snakes skin and they got super scared oops

    • @paulinawycz3959
      @paulinawycz3959 4 года назад

      Qwert yuiop asdfg hill zxcv bnm!?

    • @paulinawycz3959
      @paulinawycz3959 4 года назад

      At if12êé

    • @puppybunnysquid3358
      @puppybunnysquid3358 4 года назад +4

      I'm tempted to ask my friend for her bearded dragon skin

    • @MaraFitzyStruck
      @MaraFitzyStruck 4 года назад +3

      I dont have any friends that have reptiles

  • @kariswimbish9004
    @kariswimbish9004 4 года назад +85

    Me and my boyfriend of two years just got an albino hognose named Winchester. (Okay, well it’s his but I’ve claimed it as my child too). Winchester is going through his first shed right now. For Valentine’s Day we’re gonna have craft time and make each other a keychain/necklace. I’m so excited.

  • @Phil.4.13
    @Phil.4.13 2 года назад +2

    Emily, you are a woman of many talents! Thank you for sharing your jewelry-making technique. That hognose snake on your table is too cute!

  • @Taylor-kd9ld
    @Taylor-kd9ld 4 года назад +19

    I can't wait for when my lizard sheds so I can make one of these
    😀

    • @remytherat3067
      @remytherat3067 3 года назад +2

      I'm trying to catch my crestie in shed so I can steal it, but she normally eats it or bunches it up before I can get there :(

  • @HeatherCallahanStevens
    @HeatherCallahanStevens 4 года назад +653

    Emily: “The belly scales just don’t look good on a pendant”
    Belly scales: “are you calling me ugly?”

    • @melissawerner6658
      @melissawerner6658 4 года назад +17

      Heather Callahan Stevens I actually made one with both belly and side/dorsal scales and it looks pretty cool. It’s like a snake scale ombré.

    • @the_violet_rowlet
      @the_violet_rowlet 4 года назад +10

      The belly scales would be cool also a conversation starter

    • @ericross4445
      @ericross4445 4 года назад +10

      I think all scales are pretty

    • @markusernstsson
      @markusernstsson 4 года назад +1

      HAHAHAHAHAHA SOOOO FREKKKKKKKKIN FUNNY!

    • @katemccone368
      @katemccone368 4 года назад +1

      Lol

  • @OfLegendBorn
    @OfLegendBorn 4 года назад +256

    Me at the craft store: "Yeah, I'm needing some shed snake skin."
    Store worker: O.O

    • @zackrizel6111
      @zackrizel6111 4 года назад +3

      That was really funny especially because I can see myself doing this

    • @josephinejekyl5848
      @josephinejekyl5848 4 года назад +4

      A reptile store will most likely have some around if you ask perhaps 🤔

    • @OO-lz9ns
      @OO-lz9ns 4 года назад +1

      Joanne smallwood they’d probably look the same 😂💀

    • @josephinejekyl5848
      @josephinejekyl5848 4 года назад +1

      @@OO-lz9nsindeed 🤔

    • @tinkeramma
      @tinkeramma 4 года назад +1

      This is my exact problem after watching this video.

  • @kskollections2142
    @kskollections2142 2 года назад +4

    That is so totally cool! I am not a reptile person but I love the pendants!

  • @RocRolWriter
    @RocRolWriter 3 года назад +5

    Thought regarding the "trimming the skin/background to fit the cabochon" steps (and I don't have access to snake sheds, so this is totally hypothetical). Instead of using your fingers to hold the skin or background to the cabochon (which is hard to keep even), use the cabochon to hold the skin or background flat on a cutting surface and cut around it with a craft knife.

  • @MeTummyHurt
    @MeTummyHurt 4 года назад +216

    Why have u been hiding ur crafting skill from us for so long 😭😍

    • @namesdontmatr
      @namesdontmatr 4 года назад +2

      Your profile pic XD LOL

    • @AloneInTheGarden
      @AloneInTheGarden 4 года назад +7

      Right? I thought we were better friends than that. 😂

  • @pencroftonum
    @pencroftonum 4 года назад +181

    I love, how your snake weaseled his way into the crafting area and demanded to overlook your work😄🥰

    • @monicaross4013
      @monicaross4013 6 месяцев назад +1

      snake seems like a virgo

    • @VickyVicky-iv9iq
      @VickyVicky-iv9iq 4 месяца назад

      Making sure his superior species priceless skin Is being handled correctly

  • @ashleybecker5551
    @ashleybecker5551 3 года назад +23

    "No you don't need snails"
    Me holding up 15 snails from my garden....
    Me: WAIT!? WHAT!? Aw man.. :<
    Me puting down the snail's and staring at them
    Me: I'll be back for you!!! >3

  • @RINGOTHEMAN
    @RINGOTHEMAN 3 года назад +4

    tried doing this today! made two bracelets and a set of earrings. super fun, super simple, super cute and cool!! I've never had an impulse to buy construction paper before this, lol. highly recommended!

  • @ambermack00001
    @ambermack00001 4 года назад +63

    omg the lil hognose is so patient and cute 🥺

  • @cobwebssss
    @cobwebssss 4 года назад +329

    Random Dude: Wow! That’s so cool! What’s in the pendent?
    Emily: *My snakes skin*

    • @lanemellegaard
      @lanemellegaard 4 года назад

      Winter Wolfie you suck

    • @cobwebssss
      @cobwebssss 4 года назад +8

      lanemellegaard thank you! 😊

    • @AmyAndShy
      @AmyAndShy 4 года назад +7

      @@lanemellegaard HATERS GONNA HATE GONNA SEE THEM LATER THAN THE LATE UvU take that you piece of crap

    • @abrilmuriel471
      @abrilmuriel471 4 года назад

      @@cobwebssss but why?

    • @zookuiilikesanimalrestraun4920
      @zookuiilikesanimalrestraun4920 4 года назад

      Abril Muriel Being nice is better than being rude back it will just start an argument

  • @snifferoogoo
    @snifferoogoo 3 года назад +3

    We got sucked into your channel last week and have watched several hours of videos since then. After coming upon this one we immediately procured the materials on Amazon and waited patiently! They came today and I’m so please with how they came out. Thank you for the great tutorial!

  • @mrfishman2u
    @mrfishman2u 2 года назад +2

    That's so creative. When I first started keeping reptiles I kept all the sheds. Now, they get tossed, though I always feel kinda guilty doing it. So now I Have a great way to recycle the sheds. Thanks!

  • @Nobody-yj8yq
    @Nobody-yj8yq 4 года назад +546

    She gives off the energy of that horse girl from school, but reptiles instead lmao

    • @daniellepatterson1120
      @daniellepatterson1120 4 года назад +5

      Why did you call her lameo

    • @notka.t3940
      @notka.t3940 4 года назад +17

      @@daniellepatterson1120 I hope you kidding...

    • @l1minal84
      @l1minal84 4 года назад +11

      @@daniellepatterson1120 child.. are you serious

    • @juliaguevara4512
      @juliaguevara4512 4 года назад +4

      Fredrick the bird now this makes me lmao

    • @VixxTheFoxx
      @VixxTheFoxx 4 года назад

      I'm a horse girl

  • @Cookiesweets334
    @Cookiesweets334 4 года назад +71

    I still have the shed from my python that had to be put down and was struggling to find a good thing to do with it, these are beautiful, thank you Emily ❤️

    • @tinkeramma
      @tinkeramma 4 года назад +5

      I'm sorry for your loss and glad you found a way to honor your baby.

    • @sarahsajeel7536
      @sarahsajeel7536 4 года назад +2

      Aww Rest In Peace our dear friend

  • @fading3chos648
    @fading3chos648 3 года назад +4

    One of my friends gave me their dead snakes shed, so I followed this tutorial to make a pendant. Thank you! 😊

  • @amiebeyes
    @amiebeyes 2 года назад +4

    This is awesome!! I make jewelry quite a bit and I'm always looking for new ideas! Thanks

  • @julian5535
    @julian5535 4 года назад +336

    Me: "hey i brought my snake with me"
    My friend: "were is it?"
    Me: "im wearing it"

    • @galuxius1861
      @galuxius1861 4 года назад +20

      better response: we'll find out soon

    • @Rvj-ut2ix
      @Rvj-ut2ix 4 года назад +9

      Your friend: *suprised pikachu face*

    • @Silver54ful
      @Silver54ful 4 года назад +7

      "You're wearing your own pet?!"
      Emily- "No, no! It's their shed skin. No need to worry." :)

    • @soulc967
      @soulc967 4 года назад +2

      I would rly want a snake to wrap around my neck tho.
      If only I could teach it to stay u.u'

    • @random6579
      @random6579 4 года назад

      Where*

  • @im_salty4901
    @im_salty4901 4 года назад +707

    Emily: You'll find most of these at your local craft store.
    Me: Excuse me, where's the shed skin aisle?

  • @gabiwills2751
    @gabiwills2751 3 года назад +3

    I’m ordering everything I need on amazon to make these! These are so cute and I’m going to have to steal my sisters shed to make her birthday present this month.

  • @kelseyramage8028
    @kelseyramage8028 2 года назад +4

    Imagine doing this with really fancy glittery/multicoloured paper, it could look like dragon scales!

  • @shilobrocklesby4346
    @shilobrocklesby4346 4 года назад +58

    Got all the stuff! Making bookmarks with my iguana's skin tonight!
    Edit: A couple tips I found while making these...pick out larger scales vs small scales as they show the colored paper better. Also, rub a thin coat of the glaze on the skin before you cut it. It stiffens it a bit and makes it much easier to cut, otherwise it rips pretty easily! It also adds a nice shine to it before you put it in the cabochon! One more tip, my iguana's skin (other reptiles might be different) required a precision sharpie when marking on it, a pencil just wasn't working. Have fun to those who are trying this!

    • @mclonernolife
      @mclonernolife 2 года назад +2

      Im pleasantly surprised to find this comment, it's very helpful!

    • @lcoq19
      @lcoq19 2 года назад

      Wait...ik this is an old comment, but what did you mark on it?

    • @suran396
      @suran396 7 месяцев назад

      Thank-you!!! How did you manage to let the glaze on the skin dry without gluing it to some surface? Or did you glaze a larger piece directly on the paper and then cut them as one entitly?

  • @caitlynpreijers5260
    @caitlynpreijers5260 4 года назад +52

    Ok, why is no one talking about how good the snek was? We love a good snek. 😍 Everytime I see a snek I just wanna boop the nose.

    • @eviehankins8223
      @eviehankins8223 4 года назад +3

      Right?!?!? Snek was so chill. ♡ I love her little hognose babies. ^_^

    • @caitlynpreijers5260
      @caitlynpreijers5260 4 года назад +3

      @@eviehankins8223 One of my dreams is to adopt one of her little Hognose cuties. 💙 I don't want one from any other place, because I know these have been well taken care of.

    • @s4gehatesu
      @s4gehatesu 4 года назад +2

      So uhm, May i ask... what’s a snek..? 😂😅

    • @caitlynpreijers5260
      @caitlynpreijers5260 4 года назад

      @@s4gehatesu Snek is adorable word for snake.

    • @froggy1101
      @froggy1101 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, she/he was so cute! 😍💞

  • @hannahwhite7227
    @hannahwhite7227 2 года назад +2

    I’ve been watching your channel for a while, and I never knew you made jewelry. How cool! Great work Emily! I personally don’t wear jewelry, but another great way to keep reptile shed is to buy glass jars with a lid (either from your local dollar store or a craft store) and keep it in that. Looks really good as a display piece in any room.

  • @laurelh1975
    @laurelh1975 4 года назад +4

    My snake had his first shed with me today, and it came off very nicely! Got a really good head piece too, so I am definitely going to be trying this out! Thanks for such a clear, easy-to-understand tutorial for how to make these :)

  • @toastyturtle6061
    @toastyturtle6061 4 года назад +211

    You can Find most of these materials at a craft store...
    Me: scans reptile skin section

  • @calvinoltmans1872
    @calvinoltmans1872 4 года назад +458

    No one:
    Emily: I’m thinking about making some necklaces with my snakes shed skin.

    • @makeitkate3240
      @makeitkate3240 4 года назад +4

      Calvin Oltmans false!

    • @TCBE
      @TCBE 4 года назад +3

      @Make It Kate what about this is false

    • @novelyst
      @novelyst 4 года назад +4

      No one:
      Calvin: I’m thinking about making some comments that add nothing to the discussion

    • @novelyst
      @novelyst 4 года назад +1

      @IceyW0lf Lazzy I'm not sure if this is sarcastic or not, but I'm just kind of over this format. It's low effort and it wasn't even used properly here. ¯-¯'

  • @defygrav1ty426
    @defygrav1ty426 2 года назад +4

    I absolutely love these! Can you make a bracelet out of it?

  • @Dodl1
    @Dodl1 3 года назад +4

    This is sooo awesome! I will definitely do that as soon as I have my first snake (can't afford it yet, but sooooooooooon). Thanks for the nail polish tip too, now I can wear my coolest necklaces again without getting a rash ^^

  • @oscarvasich3387
    @oscarvasich3387 4 года назад +140

    When snake discovery uploads, *immediately clicks on it*

  • @ProffesionalZombie12
    @ProffesionalZombie12 4 года назад +153

    Forwarding this to my dad. Who finds it silly that I collect my snakes sheds.

    • @Eeeeeeebbbbbeeeee
      @Eeeeeeebbbbbeeeee 4 года назад +7

      ProffesionalZombie12 my mom thought it was dumb when I cried over my first snakes shed

    • @rayishere4663
      @rayishere4663 4 года назад +2

      If I had a snake I would keep the sheds, I have a snake shed that I found outside but its torn up and dirty :P

    • @petrescuework-difficultcas6581
      @petrescuework-difficultcas6581 4 года назад

      I am obsessed with snakes for about 20 years now, but I'm still grossed out by their shed skin. I could never imagine keeping the sheds.
      Although I like the ideas of the pendants. It's just too much fiddling around with this dried up, crunchy skin..

    • @ProffesionalZombie12
      @ProffesionalZombie12 4 года назад

      @@petrescuework-difficultcas6581 That's fine ^.^ But my stepmother always viewed them as creatures to be spurned and culled. Not simply preferences. I'm honestly thankful she allowed me to keep my beloved "dragon".

    • @johannageisel5390
      @johannageisel5390 4 года назад

      @@petrescuework-difficultcas6581 But Emily said, if you make them moist you can smooth them out. Maybe just put it into water completely and try to gently pull it apart?

  • @Peacock_girl
    @Peacock_girl 3 года назад +3

    I wish I had my own reptile so I can do this.
    Cool idea by the way!

  • @anon1955
    @anon1955 2 года назад +3

    I watched this video a long time ago and I’m making necklaces for all my friends! I’ve got two done so far! They all love them

  • @roguefever
    @roguefever 4 года назад +36

    You should try and get in contact with Peter Brown and send him some sheds to make resin art with! That would be such a cool collab!

    • @josephinejekyl5848
      @josephinejekyl5848 4 года назад +1

      Omg yassss!!!

    • @rizzythebadger
      @rizzythebadger 4 года назад

      This is the comment I didn't know I needed. This sounds like a great idea to try out!!

  • @hylasregilla2932
    @hylasregilla2932 4 года назад +32

    OH! OH MY GOD! This would look so cool with thermochromic pigment or liquid crystal on the paper. Like a snake scale mood ring. I need to do that!

    • @ashm2338
      @ashm2338 4 года назад +3

      You're a genius that's epic

    • @branfordfamilies8282
      @branfordfamilies8282 4 года назад +1

      Make a video with it! I would love to see that! I am not as creative as you!

  • @edengabrielle420
    @edengabrielle420 2 года назад +4

    I love that you did this!!!!! I saw these for the first time not that long ago at a reptile expo someone was selling them and i thought they were sooo cool!!!!! but wanted to make my own so thank you for this I watch your videos all the time but im only just now seeing this one!!! I'm glad I found it because I was wanting to learn!! Thank you💜💜💜 very sweet of you!!

  • @ashleymoore5397
    @ashleymoore5397 3 года назад +2

    That is really awesome! Plus, if anyone believes in spirit animals this could be an incredible way to have your spirit animal or reptile close to you at all times. Not too mention serpents are powerful beings! There is a misconception about snakes being of the "devil" lol. Serpents are actually protectors, and full of positive energy. Thanks for sharing this neat idea!!!

  • @kuseifukei
    @kuseifukei 4 года назад +56

    you DO need the snail he is there as emotional support

  • @maggietruslow8123
    @maggietruslow8123 4 года назад +20

    I wish Emily would sell these on her store. I’d love to buy one of these they are so beautiful.

  • @deadlockdgaming1497
    @deadlockdgaming1497 3 года назад +8

    "We have a hognose helping us out"
    The hognose: lazy noodle

  • @sarajeanne637
    @sarajeanne637 3 года назад +5

    I will definitely make one of these when I get my own hoggie.😊❤️

  • @rancorsden470
    @rancorsden470 4 года назад +81

    Darn it, I was gonna sleep for once but I guess I’ll just watch this even though I don’t own a reptile.

    • @everythingunleashed679
      @everythingunleashed679 4 года назад +1

      Same my dude....same❤

    • @giabarrone7422
      @giabarrone7422 4 года назад +4

      I don't even know how I found this channel, but now it is on my regular rotation. Don't own a reptile and never will. Emily is just an amazing human with a gift for sharing her passion.

    • @blackmidgy43
      @blackmidgy43 4 года назад

      Your not the only one without a reptile.

  • @ellesreptiles
    @ellesreptiles 4 года назад +52

    This is so cool! I just saw this for the very first time at the last reptile show I went to, so it's awesome to see how it's done! ♥️

  • @jorjablue5138
    @jorjablue5138 4 года назад +2

    I tried making this and it turned out really good.y snake is still young so his scales were small but it still looks really good for his first shed

  • @jianyingaliana1260
    @jianyingaliana1260 2 года назад +2

    I love how creative you are!! It looks so pretty and it’s eco friendly!!

  • @Aquarimax
    @Aquarimax 4 года назад +33

    I usually feed my snake sheds to the thousands of isopods I keep. They chow down....but now they are going to have to leave me some to make some cool jewelry!

    • @FangirlKatydid
      @FangirlKatydid 4 года назад +2

      Aquarimax Pets you could make your pendants and then give them the parts you cut off! Perfect recycling

  • @crookedchaos9567
    @crookedchaos9567 4 года назад +47

    I love this, they look like dragon scales with the different colors

  • @ScarlettWitch82
    @ScarlettWitch82 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this! New corn snake mom (and new reptile keeper in general) here and of course I want to preserve every special moment with my little guy. I put the first (and perfect!) shed he had under my care into a shadow box and I look forward to future sheds to make these! I appreciate the simple and easy to follow instructions ❤

  • @all4mj
    @all4mj 3 года назад +5

    Since the diamond glaze is water soluble, what do you treat them with to avoid falling apart?

    • @MM-jf1me
      @MM-jf1me Год назад

      I was wondering if this was an issue -- sometimes people wear jewelry while swimming or bathing and it would be awful if these were ruined by something so simple as water.

  • @purpleice7277
    @purpleice7277 4 года назад +59

    This is so cool. I’ve always hated throwing my son’s reptile’s sheds away over the years. Gonna give it a try. Thank you for sharing!

    • @wafflegod6141
      @wafflegod6141 4 года назад +1

      kham777 I hope you’re staying safe and healthy in this crisis!❤️

  • @connellyclan4182
    @connellyclan4182 4 года назад +43

    0:00 Emily: "Are you not sure what to do with your snake or lizards shed skin?"
    Me: "am I supposed to?" *questions life decisions*

  • @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472
    @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472 3 года назад +24

    If I had one of those necklaces,I could use my imagination,and tell my friends that it was made by using real mermaid scales!!!

    • @Fan-atic.
      @Fan-atic. 2 года назад +2

      Assuming that mermaids shed their tails

    • @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472
      @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472 2 года назад +2

      No, the necklace would be magic, that's what they would think! 😅

    • @Fan-atic.
      @Fan-atic. 2 года назад +2

      I mean I assume that if they exist they might shed their tails whenever they grow up or something

    • @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472
      @jocelynsuzanneeytel3472 2 года назад +2

      What a coincidence, so do I! 😅😅😅

    • @Fan-atic.
      @Fan-atic. 2 года назад +2

      @@jocelynsuzanneeytel3472 epic

  • @Dragon-ej1yc
    @Dragon-ej1yc 3 года назад

    Thank you for including the bit on nickel sensitivity! That’s an issue for me as well, and I didn’t know about the nail polish trick!

  • @DianaMirelly
    @DianaMirelly 4 года назад +95

    Me: “This looks so cool! I want one!”
    Also me: *doesnt own a snake*
    Still me: *goes outside and starts looking for snake skin*

    • @copper3184
      @copper3184 4 года назад +7

      I got hecka lucky cause I found some black racer shed a week after finding this video.

    • @lesbitch
      @lesbitch 4 года назад +2

      @@copper3184 oh niiiiiiiiice

    • @AuthorR271
      @AuthorR271 4 года назад

      Where can u find this is at the village xD

    • @normalhuman9878
      @normalhuman9878 2 года назад +1

      You never know, you might get lucky
      I went camping and found a snake that was actively shedding so I collected the shed afterward