Utility: Use seashells and snail shells to decorate a wooden frame and draw attention to a portrait or photograph.
Difficulty: Low
Cost: Low
Materials:
- Seashells and snail shells of different sizes.
- Ochre-coloured paint.
- "Relief" type paste available in DIY stores.
- Brush.
- Glue.
- Small wooden photo frame.
Steps:
1. Mix the paste until it looks like sand and paint over the frame including the outer edges. Leave to dry.
2. Select the shells, grouping them in colours or sizes in a corner of the frame or around the entire frame, depending on personal preference. Glue them on carefully.
Advices:
This is an ideal, personalised gift. You can also paint the frame in a strong colour and glue on the shells. The remaining shells can be used to decorate plant pots, bathroom mirrors or candles.
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