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“Make It” Monday – Shell Collage

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July 18, 2011 by laurie Leave a Comment

Collect seashells from a summer trip to the beach or purchase from a craft store and create a simple but pretty decoration.  I still have one of these that my daughter made 18 years ago and I love it!

MATERIALS

  • Paper Plate
  • Plaster of Paris
  • Various Shells
  • Light, sheer colored acrylic paint like Ceramcoat
  • Paintbrush
  • Ribbon

OTHER MATERIALS

  • Measuring cup
  • Plastic container for mixing
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Scissors

STEPS

  1. Mix plaster as directed so that you have about a cup of mixed plaster.
  2. Select your shells and lay plate, shells on newspaper.
  3. If you plan to use ribbon to hang, place ribbon on plate in a loop.
  4. Pour plaster onto plate (pours like pancake mix)into a rough circular shape.
  5. Gently press shells into plaster, keeping tops showing. Vary depth for interest or turn a couple shells over.
  6. Let dry and brush lightly with paint.
  7. Select an iridescent or glitter paint for extra sparkle.
  8. Display by hanging when dry or if without a ribbon use a small stand.
  • You might want to wear a face mask while mixing up the plaster. Keep this part of the activity away from all children to reduce inhaling any of the powder.

This great activity is from teaching-tiny-tots.com

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