String your collected seashells into a garland and you have a beautiful decor accent for your home.
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Create a cluster Shell Garland by overlaying shells. This handmade seashell garland is constructed with shells that had holes drilled into them, and nylon fishing rope was used to tie the shells together.
Shell garland adorned dining room chandelier featured on How to Make a Small Coastal Home Feel Spacious. You can turn any inexpensive Chandelier into a fun beachy light fixture with spray paint and a shell garland.
Here' a step-by-step method to make a beautiful decorative garland using seashells:
A seashell garland can be used as a personal decor accent in a variety of ways, and makes a charming decoration for any season. Display your garland over a mantle, along a staircase, draped around a window or a mirror, for example.You can also create a stunning display of shells with multiple garlands. Here are some great ideas for inspiration and a tutorial how to make a seashell garland.
If you don't want to drill your shells to make a garland, you can use a strong glue such as clear Gorilla glue to attach the shells to a yarn or thin rope.
This shell garland idea shows another way how you can decorate, using a Thick Rope from which to hang the shells. This works very well in this application and makes for a lovely accent on the molding.
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Materials you Need:
Assorted seashells
Strong twine or thin rope
Hot glue gun or strong adhesive. You can also add beads or small driftwood pieces to your shell garland.
Drill Holes in Shell or Use Glue:
If desired, drill small holes near the top of each shell for stringing. If the shells are thin, you can gently poke holes with a pointed small scissor. Alternatively, use hot glue or a strong adhesive such as clear drying gorilla glue to attach the shells directly to the twine.
Assemble the Garland:
Measure the length of twine needed for your desired garland length. Remember to allow extra length for hanging.
If drilling, thread the shells onto the twine, spacing them evenly. Secure each shell with a knot to keep it in place.
For adhesive attachment, lay the twine flat and glue the seashells in place, allowing the glue to fully dry before hanging. If you wish to add beads or small pieces of driftwood, string them in between shells.
Now hang or drape your beautiful seashell garland and enjoy!
