by Rebecca McKeich
For those that are looking for a better way to enhance the look of their interior space there are <a href="http://oceanstyles.blogspot.com/2011/09/useful-ways-to-use-your-seashells.html">seashell crafts</a>. What can be created with them can either be quite elaborate or very simple depending on personal choice. Next time you are strolling along a beach and there are a few interesting shells and other debris that can be just the thing for the projects one is contemplating.
Stopping by the local craft store may also be in order to gather the supplies that are needed to enhance the look of the items that have been recovered from the sand. This can include items such as glitter, glue, string, wire, beads, ribbons, felt, and Styrofoam balls that one deems necessary to complete the creation of the ornamentation that they desire.
Some choose to craft what is known as a wineglass charm. They use beads, wire, felt, glue, and shells in a combination that turns out to be aesthetically pleasing to the eye when it is finished. The wire is cut to about 16 inches, then folded in half, and then glued to the back of a shell along with a piece of felt. Once that is done then beads can be strung on the wire in any color combination that is desired. Some space at the ends should be left to close it off so that it is a complete circle.
If you don't need a wineglass charm, you can use that process for another use. Many adapt the basic design for use as a napkin ring or holder. In this way they give a more decorative touch to the place settings that are set up for their guests for an evening meal.
Another ornament that children can make involves covering a Styrofoam ball in shells. At first they can use school glue to make them stay on the surface. Once a little one has finished their decorating their handiwork can be reinforce it with hot glue. Before the decoration begins though it is wise to add something to the base foundation that will allow the finished product to be hung up.
<a href="http://becca7176.hubpages.com/hub/Seashell-Crafts">Seashell ornaments</a> have also been made by quite a few to be sold to interested parties online. Thus when one has access to a beach on a daily basis they watch for interesting bits and pieces to wash up on it. when a discovery is made they are already thinking of the best way to utilize it in one of their designs.
Many of the designs that many artists come up with will often incorporate quite a few items that came from the crafting supply store. This can include beads, ribbons, silk flowers, gem stones, or various colors of paints. Following completion of the project then these ornaments are often put together in sets to allow for the purchase of similar appearing ornaments if a customer so desires.
One reason for seashell ornaments gaining attention is that they can be an asset when it comes to decorating your home. This interest is often more pronounce in those that like to decorate their home with things that are associated with the beach.
You can find incredible <a href="http://www.oceanstyles.com/coastal-christmas/ornaments">tropical christmas tree</a>, such as a <a href="http://www.oceanstyles.com/coastal-christmas/decorations/starfish-tree-topper-p-1125">starfish tree topper</a>, as the many wonderful online shopping outlets.
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Title: Valuable Ways To Use Your Seashells
Author: Rebecca McKeich
Email: articles@oceanstyles.com
Keywords: seashell ornaments,seashell decorations,seashell crafts,beach crafts,beach decor,coastal decor,tropical decor,crafts,hobbies,home decor,home accessories,interior designs,home improvement,home and family,home
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Category: Hobbies
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