How to Garnish A Box With Shells In A Few Simple Steps . . . by Anna Meenaghan
We often save seashells down the shoreline either to simply admire them or in lots of cases we just gather them up as we like the texture of them. I often save them with the idea that I will most likely do something arty including them at a later time. Projects with shells always seem pretty popular just like canvas art.
In my view boxes are quite a good choice as you can use these to store things in. For instance jewellery little treasures mail needles pins,in point of fact any number of bits pieces really. What you aim to use them for is reliant on the size of the box obviously.
There are all types of wood paper mache boxes too readily obtainable in the stores art suppliers now. Some are intended specially for people to decorate themselves. Obviously what materials you require to do this will depend completely on the sizing of your selected article.
Nevertheless what you select to cover your box does not have to end at seashells. For instance if you are using the sea theme why not include some fake starfish tiny beads that will glisten small glass nuggets are good as are miniature pearls even one or two shiny sequins. This will add a feel of realism
Now if you do not have access to a local beach you can more often than not buy various shells in the stores so this should not be too much of a dilemma. You might even make use of a bit of raffia to look a bit like jetsam. There are certain to be an assortment of boxes you could use for this ranging from old empty cigar boxes ready made wooden chests for decoration even linen boxes.
Therefore now I have given you a few suggestions let's go on you can always modify your box consequently As for your essential needs for this task you will want a wood or paper mache box to do this on. Added to this a sponge which is rather small various acrylic paints plus a paintbrush craft glaze a palette to contain your paints a suitable adhesive that will bond well.
You may decide to use a different paintbrush to apply the adhesive then sure enough there will be any further items to decorate your box an assortment of seashells of a suitable size for your task. Hence how do you begin Youcan ask
To begin with pick up your sponge wet it then squeeze out any excess water. Now take your palette distribute small amounts of paint into the tray. Should you be working on a trunk type of box inside the paint tray for colours I would in all probability select some gold a sand colour purple several types of blue maybe a green.
Seize the sponge you should now dab on layers of paint to basically cover the box both inside out. When you do this you can really see how many varying shades you can in fact produce. When you have achieved this leave it somewhere to become dry.
Next stage fish out your seashells take a crack at working out a design to put on to your box. Carry on by using your paintbrush to apply glue all over the box before moving on to conscientiously press the shells down into the glue firmly.
There is no reason why you cannot cover the whole box with shells. However you can dot your other embellishments here there particularly if you are trying to impart the idea of a real treasure trunk
Clearly then this needs to dry off before you can then apply a glaze of the craft varnish. This therefore will give out a soft sheen appearance to the box. I am certain that at the finish you will be very happy with the outcome.
Not just this I am convinced that your friends family will think that this is in fact delightful. They will also be hoping that you will make one for them in the not too distant future. Then again now you have tried this you could ultimately do this to additional items for instance wooden picture frames or even surrounding mirrors
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