How to Make a Shell Covered Turtle Wall Plaque
Hand crafting a seashell sea turtle wall plaque is fun for kids from elementary school age up to senior citizens. It's the perfect craft project for rainy days and snow days. Dig out your box of seashells you've collected during your summer beach vacation and enhance a coastal space by crafting a pretty shell covered turtle wall plaque. See how Nana's eyes light up when her crafty grandchild gifts the beautiful plaque to her. Add a touch of the sea with this shell covered plaque to your bedroom, bathroom or patio.
How to Make a Seashell Sea Turtle Wall Plaque
Supplies Needed:
1) Unfinished Wood Sea Turtle Shape Plaque in size 10 inches to 20 inches. 1/8" or 1/4" Thick. (Available at Walmart or Hobby Lobby)
2) Glue gun or craft glue (Follow safety directions and age requirements.)
3) Bag of assorted natural seashells in sizes 1/2 inches up to 3 inches. (Our SKU #50-1-57-K; 63-3-46340k; or GL72)
4) Picture hanger for back of wood turtle.
5) Clear Spray Gloss Finish (Acrylic Sealer)
Instructions:
1) Attach the picture hanger to the up portion of the wood turtle.
2) Lay out a large portion of your shells and make small groups of shells that blend well together, remembering to use some shells with color. (Green turban shells, strawberry strombus, small pecten nobilis, purple drupa, murex, and clam shells). Keep a selection of tiny shells aside as you will need those to fill in the gaps left after you glue all the shells down.
3) Start at the top of the wood turtle and glue each of your shells together, making sure they touch each other, but not overlap.
4) Use the tiny umboniums, nassa, clams, snails and others to fill in the gaps between the larger shells and to make sure no wood shows.
5) Spray a coat of clear gloss finish to bring out the natural color of the shells and make it easier to keep dust off the plaque. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6) Your plaque is now ready to be hung.
If you don't feel crafty, we have a selection of ready-made shell covered wall plaques to choose from shown below. You can also Buy Craft Shells | Bulk Seashells for Sale | Wholesale | Kilo Bags sold on this website at discount retail pricing.
1) Unfinished Wood Sea Turtle Shape Plaque in size 10 inches to 20 inches. 1/8" or 1/4" Thick. (Available at Walmart or Hobby Lobby)
2) Glue gun or craft glue (Follow safety directions and age requirements.)
3) Bag of assorted natural seashells in sizes 1/2 inches up to 3 inches. (Our SKU #50-1-57-K; 63-3-46340k; or GL72)
4) Picture hanger for back of wood turtle.
5) Clear Spray Gloss Finish (Acrylic Sealer)
Instructions:
1) Attach the picture hanger to the up portion of the wood turtle.
2) Lay out a large portion of your shells and make small groups of shells that blend well together, remembering to use some shells with color. (Green turban shells, strawberry strombus, small pecten nobilis, purple drupa, murex, and clam shells). Keep a selection of tiny shells aside as you will need those to fill in the gaps left after you glue all the shells down.
3) Start at the top of the wood turtle and glue each of your shells together, making sure they touch each other, but not overlap.
4) Use the tiny umboniums, nassa, clams, snails and others to fill in the gaps between the larger shells and to make sure no wood shows.
5) Spray a coat of clear gloss finish to bring out the natural color of the shells and make it easier to keep dust off the plaque. Let it dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6) Your plaque is now ready to be hung.
If you don't feel crafty, we have a selection of ready-made shell covered wall plaques to choose from shown below. You can also Buy Craft Shells | Bulk Seashells for Sale | Wholesale | Kilo Bags sold on this website at discount retail pricing.
