UPDATED QUESTIONS How to show off shells?
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Lou
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I found that you can mix Elmers School Glue with sand to set it up. But the instructions call to bake it to dry and set. My little jar is plastic so baking is out. If I leave it to air dry.... how long will it take AND will it dry clear or stay milky white?
A rare occasion for me.... I went to the beach and this is all the shells I could find. Was disappointed, but I gathered them up anyway. I was thinking about putting them in this jar with some sand. But the more I look at the shells, the more pathetic they look. Any ideas?
I have painted oyster and you can do the same with shells, here is my post on the oysters. https://www.simplenaturedecorblog.com/easy-oyster-shell-ornament-just-3-steps/
Hi Lou, this is Peggy. I think all of nature is beautiful and it took a lot of time to pick all of these shells. Here are some ways you can display them . Have fun and I think they will make beautiful displays. 87 Amazing Seashell Displays images | Seashell crafts, Sea shells ...
https://www.pinterest.com/cindyd2258/seashell-displays/
Explore Cynthia Dieffenbach's board "Seashell Displays" on Pinterest. See more ideas about Seashell crafts, Sea shells and Seashore decor.
You could coat them with clear nail polish which would bring out any remaining colors. Don't forget the inside. Sometimes the inside of the shells is prettier than the outside. You could also stain them with inks (if you don't think they are colorful enough) to compliment your decor before sealing them with a clear coat.
As someone mentioned above, Pinterest has TONS of ideas for displaying and using shells. Also, different beaches have a predominance of different shells.
I had a glass top table, so I bought a large pot to set under the glass, cut a piece of white wainscoting, and laid the shells on top! I love it!
Why are you disappointed? Those shells are beautiful! Google and Pinterest have thousands of ideas on how to use or display them. You have some great suggestions here too! 🌞
You could put them on display in vintage printer trays hanging on the wall, that would be pretty cool!
I made a shadowbox to put some of ours in, here's my project - https://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2017/06/make-travel-memories-shadow-box.html