Making real sea glass at home is easy! The process uses hobby supplies you may already have. Learn how to make stunning sea glass gems using recycled glass.
craft·ing The activity or hobby of making decorative articles by hand. “Crafting has emerged as a fashionable form of self-expression” ~ Google Dictionary~ Crafting is something I just …
Fool your friends into thinking you've spent the summer walking along the beach by making your own faux sea glass.
Craft a unique sea glass wind chime with our DIY project and free printable template, perfect for a coastal charm in your decor. I love to relax on the porch with a light
Making real sea glass at home is easy! The process uses hobby supplies you may already have. Learn how to make stunning sea glass gems using recycled glass.
I discovered a cool trick this week & I had to come here on the blog & share it with you guys. It was kind of a super random product that I tried out that I was actually shocked that worked. I was on Amazon one night browsing & I came across & HAD to give it a try. I thought it would probably end up in the garage somewhere & filed under 'things that don't work' or under 'things Liz can't do'. You see there are a ton of products I try or projects that fail that I never
Follow these simple steps and drill sea glass in under 50 seconds! Eternal Tools tutorial and links to all the tools you will need including diamond drill bits and rotary tools.
With beachy vacations on the horizon and a rock tumbler tumbling away out in the garage, my mind has lately turned to sea glass crafts.
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A simple DIY craft using sea glass to brighten up your home
Just Pinned to Flowers: Sea glass miniature paintings - Flowers - Beautifully frosted English sea glass ift.tt/2C2fASQ from my tumblr blog
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Once you've mastered the skill of drilling a hole through a pebble or sea glass you can begin to get creative and start to carve and engrave designs into them. This easy to follow tutorial with step by step pictures shows you how.
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If your summer plans include a trip to the beach and you think you might want to remember it next winter why not plan ahead and gather up some shells, sand and snap a few pictures so you can make t…
After a trip to the beach, many people will come home with a few seashells. Seashells can be used as beautiful accessories in your home, but they must be cleaned properly first. You must remove all sand, dirt, and other yucky stuff before putting them on display. Many people also like to bleach seashells for a different look and/or polish or paint them to make them extra special. Here are the step by step instructions for how to clean and polish seashells so you can display them in your home. Wipe CleanStart by rinsing your seashells outside with your garden hose or put them in a bucket of water and dump the out water, repeating the process several times to remove as much sand and dirt as possible. You can even put them in a kitchen collander and run water over them to help remove sand and dirt. Rinsing them outside keeps the majority of the debris from getting inside your home. In order to clean your seashells even more, simply wipe them off with a disposable paper towel or old rag. Photo by My Romantic Home - Browse dining room ideas ToothbrushFor a more detailed cleaning, use a toothbrush to scrub any visible dirt off of your seashells. Don't forget to clean the inside of the seashells also. Photo by Sutro Architects - More dining room ideas Anything Inside?If there is a living animal inside the shell, then please do not remove the shell from its habitat. If the owner of the shell has passed and its body is still inside the shell, it must be removed else it will stink really bad as it decays. You can use tweezers to remove things, or use tweezers in conjunction with one of the methods listed below. 1) Bury the seashell in your yard at least 12" down and leave it there to decompose for at least 1 month. 2) Put the seashells in a pot covered with room temperature water and bring it to almost a boil then shut off the heat and let it sit until it reaches room temperature again. This should free anything left inside, however not all shells respond well to water that hot. 3) You can put your seashells in a plastic bag, put water in the bag to cover the seashells, then put them in the freezer. After they have frozen completely, defrost them and anything inside should be able to be removed easily. Photo by The McMullin Design Group - Look for hallway pictures BleachTo ensure that the seashells are free of germs and yucky stuff, soak them in a cleaning solution of water with 10% chlorine bleach. Make sure the water and bleach solution completely covers the seashells. Take proper precautions when using bleach that you do not splash it on anything that might be affected (such as your clothes). After about an hour, remove the seashells from the bleach and water and rinse them thoroughly in a collander several times with clean water. Allow them to dry. If you want your seashells to look white (or whiter than they currently are), soak them in a solution of 50% water to 50% bleach and soak them for a longer period of time to remove the coloring. Photo by - Look for living room design inspiration Mineral Oil or Baby OilTo make your seashells shine for a polished look, rub them with mineral oil or baby oil and allow that to dry for 24 hours. Photo by Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography - Search bedroom design ideas PolyurethaneIf you want to use polyurethane on your seashells for added polish, skip the oil step and spray them with aerosol polyurethane instead. Make sure to do this in a well ventilated area. You will most likely need to wait for one coat to dry (per the time listed in the manufacturer's instructions) then flip the seashells over and spray the other side. Each side may need two coats or more for a nicely polished look. For more information, see the video below:
Create beautiful DIY seashell crafts to decorate your home for summer, or in a popular coastal theme. These 23 ideas are a great way...
Making Fake Sea Glass at Home: Sea glass or beach glass is the pretty, worn down, rounded, matted glass you can sometimes find at the beach. It is pretty rare, especially in other colours than green, brown or white. It's also beautiful. People love to use it for all kinds of deco…
Using beach finds, shells, seaglass and tiles to create mosaic art.
27cm long sea glass mobile on an abalone shell, sea glass pieces from a beach in Lamma island, Hong Kong, this beautiful little piece will be a pretty decoration on a wall or in the light, a real nice gift for yourself or a loved one.
I use Bostik Fix and Flash, one of the best glues for glass crafts to make this beautiful sea glass sculpture in minutes.
turn your seashells into home decor!
Here's a fantastic seashell crystal craft for summer activities or an ocean theme! Learn how to make borax crystals.
Craft a unique sea glass wind chime with our DIY project and free printable template, perfect for a coastal charm in your decor. I love to relax on the porch with a light
Making real sea glass at home is easy! The process uses hobby supplies you may already have. Learn how to make stunning sea glass gems using recycled glass.
Get inspired to forage sea glass and craft with these sea glass ideas including jewelry, candles, stepping stones, and artwork.
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These stunning coasters have been in production for months! I've been testing and experimenting to find the perfect way to make these, and I've finally been able to put them together properly. These can be used both inside and outdoors, as the mosaic is completely water tight (perfect for those drink spills too!). The sea glass catches the sun perfectly, making the colours shine and glow. These will be the perfect table centre piece for all of your restriction-free garden parties and BBQs, and will guarantee compliments from all of your guests! Handmade using sea glass collected by myself in the South West of England Made on a tile base, ensuring quality and durability All come with fabric pads on the bottom to prevent scratches *Please note: Due to the irregular and uniqueness of sea glass, parts of the coasters may be slightly wonky. I have done my best to avoid this, however I will not accept returns on this basis. Available to make personalised custom pieces including • Family representations with the family surname • New baby pieces with the baby’s name/surname • Pet representations • Flowers • Angels All commissions and new pieces exhibited on my Instagram page @Katscoastalcrafts Behind the scenes videos of my stock and creations are on my Tiktok account @Katscoastalcrafts
Daisies created from little nuggets of ocean shaped Cornish sea glass. This piece is set in a 24cm square frame that is all ready to hang on your wall. Frame available in grey or white. What is sea glass..? Sea glass is created from broken glass that has been discarded into the sea to be tumbled in the sand and surf until all its sharp jagged edges become perfectly smooth and its appearance beautifully frosted. It's a little bit of nature's magic - who knows how long these pieces have been tumbling around in the ocean or what their original use was and I think this adds a little mystique to each piece I create. Read more
Use your wine glasses to create an elegant beachy centerpiece. Wine glasses make elegant candle holders and mini terrariums.
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How to decoupage seashells with tissue paper!
Fool your friends into thinking you've spent the summer walking along the beach by making your own faux sea glass.
Making real sea glass at home is easy! The process uses hobby supplies you may already have. Learn how to make stunning sea glass gems using recycled glass.
