Sea Shell Treasure Box
©Michele
Emerson-Roberts 2015
I
have fond memories of playing on the beach as a small child when we lived in
Southern California. Life was simpler back then, less stress and worry! I long
to go back to those days and be able show our grandkids what life was like back
then. I have created a “treasure” box for each of them as a reminder of lazy
summer days spent at the beach.
Supplies:
- Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making
kits
- AG Cotton Press sea shell mold
- A sunny window, microwave or heat
gun
- Blender, cello sponges and soft
towels
- Beacon QuickGrip™ Adhesive
- Scraps of white paper (think junk
mail, left over cardstock scrap, etc.)
- Hexagon paper Mache box approx. 4
½”
- Silver metallic and medium blue pearl
acrylic paint
- Small flat paint brush, 1” foam
brush
- Sea sponge
- Numerous sizes of white and blue
pearl beads
- Wired tiny white pearl beads
Instructions:
- Follow the directions found in
any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits to create white slurry.
- Cast two sea shells. (I often create multiple castings to use
for later projects.)
- When the castings are dry, use
the flat brush and blue pearl paint to add some color to the sea shells.
- Set aside to dry.
- Use the foam brush to paint the
box with blue pearl paint.
- When the box is dry, use the
sponge to randomly apply silver metallic paint.
- Set the box aside to allow the paint
to dry.
- Use the QuickGrip™ adhesive to
attach the two sea shell casting onto the lid of the box, slightly
overlapping the shells.
- Arrange and attach the pearl beads and wired pearls.
Enjoy
the memories.
What a fun and special little box for them to keep their treasures in!!
ReplyDeleteLovely little box, very sweet.
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