Wondering what to do with all those seashells and stones you gathered at the beach? Noirin from Galway Atlantaquaria tells us how to make a shell art picture in 4 easy steps, and ensure your beach memories last the whole year round!
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Materials:
An old picture frame with glass removed- Wall Tile adhesive
- Old knife or spoon to spread adhesive
- Gloves
- Old shells
- Some sand and pebbles
- Googly eyes (if required)
- Liquid Latex or vanish
- Old paint brush
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Method:
- Spread a layer of wall tile adhesive, about 0.5cm thick, on the back of the old picture frame.
- Place the shells on the adhesive and sprinkle sand and pebbles on to create your pattern. Add googly eyes if required.
- Leave to harden for a day or two. Once the adhesive has hardened, paint with a thin layer of liquid latex or vanish (younger kids might need a little help with this part).
- Leave to dry and add another layer of vanish or liquid latex if required.
Enjoy your picture!
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Over to you! Have you made a shell picture before? Let us know your idea in the comments below.
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Jennifer, has 1 son and admits to munching a Cadbury’s Turkish Delight now and again.
