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Glass Sea Shell Ornament

Everyone loves to collect seashells. Here is a great idea for a sea side Christmas tree with recycled pearls and seashells.

At a Glance:

#3568 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Turquoise, 5 oz. - 2778

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Glass ball ornament - Clear, Sea shells, White string or old shoelace, Used pearls, Paint brush, Hot glue gun

Instructions

  1. Paint ornament with one coat of Turquoise Extreme Glitter. Let dry.
  2. Paint small seashells with Turquoise Extreme Glitter. Let dry.
  3. Take a handful of seashells and place into a washcloth. Cover them and take a hammer and break the shells into small pieces. Put the shell pieces into the glass bulb and hot glue the lid into place.
  4. Take four white clam shells and hot glue to the top of the bulb.
  5. Take four small clam shells and paint them with Turquoise Extreme Glitter. Hot glue them onto the larger shells.
  6. Keep gluing shells to the top of the ornament until the lid is covered.
  7. Take white string and make knots throughout the entire length. Tie to the top of the lid to hang from the tree. Use 4 string streamers to hang down the bulb.
  8. Take recycled pearls and embellish around the shells.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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