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Let's craft a beach memory shell using resin.
This is a great craft for the older children with adult supervision.
It's a fabulous memento of a day trip or holiday to the beach.
If you don't live near a beach and like this beachy idea, shells are available online and at dollar stores.
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I prefer to use the Norski 2 Part Epoxy brand of resin because it produces no fumes.
No chemical fumes means it's safer to use.
You Will Need:
A half large shell, such as a scallop, oyster, or clam.
Sand (optional)
Clear spray varnish.
A crab shell, a smaller fan shell or a small driftwood stick.
You could even use a small plastic crab or a sea horse toy.
(I used an intact small crab casing that I found on a beach walk).
A paint brush and acrylic paint in your choice of colours.
Resin
To Create:
Wet some sand and place on the shell in various places.
Spray a coat of varnish clear over it.
Dry with a hairdryer.
Dab paint onto the shell as shown.
Dry with a hairdryer.
Note that paler paint colours will fade at the resin stage, so if you want a bright end result, use brighter coloured paint.
Place your focal item on the shell.
In my project, the little crab.
Wearing gloves, mix the resin as per the instructions on the container.
Mine was a two-part resin-to-one-part hardener mix.
Prop the shell between skewers to level it.
Carefully pour the resin in.
Leave for 24 hours to harden.
DO NOT be tempted to touch the surface of the resin before the hardening time is complete, or you will leave a mark!
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These pretty shells make great homemade gifts to give.
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