How to Paint on Sea Shells
Gather some shells and inspect them for any cracks and chips.. Clean the shells, if necessary.. Consider priming the shell if you plan on painting it a solid color.
Steps
Gather some shells and inspect them for any cracks and chips.
Gather some shells and inspect them for any cracks and chips.
Clean the shells, if necessary.
Clean the shells, if necessary.
Consider priming the shell if you plan on painting it a solid color.
Consider priming the shell if you plan on painting it a solid color.
Choose watercolor paint if you want the shell's features to show through.
Choose watercolor paint if you want the shell's features to show through.
Choose acrylic paint for fine designs, scenery, and solid-color designs.
Choose acrylic paint for fine designs, scenery, and solid-color designs.
Get a good quality brush.
Get a good quality brush.
Pick a theme.
Pick a theme.
Dilute your paint with some water.
Dilute your paint with some water.
Work with a wet brush.
Work with a wet brush.
Start with the background, and let the paint dry before moving on.
Start with the background, and let the paint dry before moving on.
Add the details using a thinner brush.
Add the details using a thinner brush.
Consider sealing your shell to protect it.
Consider sealing your shell to protect it.
Display your shell or use it for other projects.
Display your shell or use it for other projects.
Turn your shells into painted critters.
Turn your shells into painted critters.
Paint a scene.
Paint a scene.
Paint some geometric or zentangle designs.
Paint some geometric or zentangle designs.
Use a thin, pointed brush to make tiny points and mandalas.
Use a thin, pointed brush to make tiny points and mandalas.
Add some bling with glitter and gems.
Add some bling with glitter and gems.
Paint the shells using metallic gold or silver paint for a sophisticated look.
Paint the shells using metallic gold or silver paint for a sophisticated look.
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