How do you harden seashells?

Rub the shells with mineral oil to help preserve the lustre. Allow the shells to harden naturally by placing them in the sun or covering them with a small paint brush dipped in a mixture of water and Elmer’s glue after the shell is completely dry.

Can you polish seashells?

Seashells are some of nature’s most breathtaking jewels, although often they’re found dull, crusted or dirty. Before using seashells as home decor or in crafts and jewelry making, you can bring out their true beauty by polishing them.

What to do with unwanted seashells?

What to Do With All of Those Shells You Collected This Summer

Put them in a pretty jar. Seriously this is the easiest thing you can do and still look all fancy.
Attach them around a mirror.
Make candles.
Use a big shell as a soap dish.
Make shell lights.
Make some Christmas ornaments.
Make a seashell wreath.

What do you spray on seashells?

Spray the shells. You can use satin-finish polyurethane or coat with clear nail polish. This type of finish preserves the shell’s organic look while giving it an extra glossy shine. Do one side of the shell each day. Allow the shell to dry completely before starting on the other side.

How do you make dull seashells shiny?

Use bleach to clean your seashells.

Fill a pot with equal parts water and bleach.
Soak the shells in the solution.
Once this coating is gone, you can remove the shells from the solution.
Rinse your shells thoroughly and allow to dry completely.
Rub baby oil or mineral oil on the shells to restore shine.

How to make a card out of clamshells?

Carefully cut around the paper template so you have an exact card template. Copy the clamshell fabric template provided and use it to cut out 66 clamshells from your printed fabrics. Tear or cut a piece of aluminium foil about 5in square. Place one of your fabric clamshells right side down on to the foil square.

How to make a clamshell quilt with template?

Sew curved shapes together into stylish scalloped patchwork with our clamshell quilt template and how to guide. This soothing project to make is the perfect scrap-buster so reach for your fabric off cuts and give them a new lease of life.

Where can I get a clamshell block template?

Click HERE for the Clamshell block templates in three sizes plus pages of shapes to print. Experimenting with colored pencils or crayons is suggested just for the fun of it! Stitching by hand or English paper piecing is suggested, and don’t forget to clip the curves for easier stitching.

Why did I add tabs to the clamshell pattern?

I added tabs to the templates to make pinning and piecing easier. A lot of the steps in the pattern are about keeping the pieces in order and putting them together logically. It makes for a longer pattern but, it makes for a less painful quilt in the process.