How to attach sea shells

by Valentine Zeller Catalano

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What is the best way to attach/glue seashells to a mirror?

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Cynthia H on Jul 04, 2020

I use E-6000 glue for almost anything. Be sure to buy the one that dries clear. Good luck and stay safe!

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Ann|The Apple Street Cottage on Jul 04, 2020

I like E-6000.

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Mogie on Jul 04, 2020

I would use e-6000 glue. It is really good and can be used for a large variety of surfaces.

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Cindy on Jul 04, 2020

And I'm recommending the same glue. E6000. I use it on everything.

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Vimarhonor on Jul 04, 2020

Would E 6000 work for your project?

https://www.amazon.com/E6000-237032-Craft-Adhesive-Clear/dp/B004BPHQWU

perhaps checking out reviews and Q&A will help you decide if it might be suitable for your needs. It is very commonly used in my craft projects.

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Unique Creations By Anita on Jul 05, 2020

I use hot glue for my projects.

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure on Jul 05, 2020

E6000 is your best bet for security

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Redcatcec on Jul 05, 2020

A clear drying E-6000 glue or hot glue will work.

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Craft Invaders on Jul 05, 2020

I'd recommend E6000 too to stick shells to glass

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Michelle Leslie on Jul 05, 2020

Hi Valentine, most silicone glues will work. I know I struggled to find E6000 where we stay so just in case you have the same problem

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Rose on Jul 05, 2020

clean thoroughly and use hot glue.

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Deb K on Jul 05, 2020

Hi Valentine, hope this video helps you out,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2yAC9ZJPBA

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- Valentine Zeller Catalano on Jul 08, 2020
  
  Thanks for the demo. What do you use to shine them up?
  
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- Deb K on Jul 10, 2020
  
  I didn't have to I bought them that way, but here is a video to show you how to shine yours
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLB36JU988
  
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Kathy Gunter Law on Jul 06, 2020

I would use E6000 glue I've never had any issues with anything falling off or coming unglued when I use it.

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Maura White on Jul 07, 2020

I LOVE Aleene's liquid fusion!!! https://amzn.to/2VX6Tpx

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Kmdreamer on Jul 08, 2020

Try gorilla glue hot glue sticks

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Unexpected Elegance on Jan 18, 2021

This example uses a hot glue gun:
https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/how-to-make-a-seashell-mirror

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Yohji on Jan 18, 2021

Elmers glue

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Johnavallance82 on Mar 04, 2021

Hello Valentine,
Hot Glue or Epoxy resin!

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Holly Lengner - Lost Mom on Dec 05, 2021

Check out some of these posts on seashell mirrors.

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