Turn Shells Into A Beautiful Jewelry or Trinket Holder

Step 1: Clean the shells, making sure to remove all sand etc.

Step 2: Pick your colors (the most fun in my opinion 😉)

** you'll need at least two but no more than three because they're going to get mixed, causing alteration in color.

Step 3: Into the cup of the shell

quirt or pour enough primary color so to cover most or all of the shell.

* A little goes a long way, start small! Pick up the shell, gently swirling the paint around, add more as needed.

Step 4: Add a small amount of second color then move the shell until the paints have blended to your satisfaction.

Step 5: STOP ✋️ put the shell down (something may need to be propped underneath it to keep the paint from shifting) and walk away.

It's important to let the paint dry fully so a minimum of 24 hours is suggested. If you're willing to wait 48 or 72 hours all the better.

Step 6: Add desired embellishments. I hand painted Gold Or around the perimeter but you do whatever speaks to you.

Step 7: Apply a clear shiny protectant.

** I used DecoArt Triple Thick, it really is great and as it's name suggests- THICK! As done with the paint I poured some in, moved the shell around and added more as needed.

Step 8: Repeat Step 5: STOP ✋️ put the shell down (something may need to be propped underneath it to keep the protectant from shifting) and walk away.

Optional Step 9: Paint and/or clear coat the top of the shell as desired

I did two shells following the same instructions as above. I added a lot more white to this one.

Side by side of both shell designs.

This was a fun project to do and really something that could be done using other mediums such as clear holiday bulbs, clear vases, pine cones.

I had all supplies on hand so there was no outward cost to me but could easily be replicated for under $10.

Thank you for following a long. What brings you Joy?

Best, Kim

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