A Huge Clam Shell Prop Making A Giant Clam Sea Shell Prom Stuff To give it a more ruffled edge to the shell i cut this shape from cardboard, and glued it on the joint sections of the shell. then i covered it with more paper and glue solution. here you can see the shell all covered. after the clam shell was completely dry, i covered it with all purpose joint compound using a sponge, and i let it dry. I will be showing you how to make a giant clam shell out of dollar tree products and cardboard. the items used are so inexpensive and the end result looks u.
Katty S Cosy Cove Making A Giant Clam Sea Shell The giant clam shell centerpiece was the first of four seashell projects that i wanted to make this summer. i started a bit late but i am making steady progress on them. my next post will be on the diy shell encrusted candle sticks that i made this past week. there will be a complete tutorial on how to create the candlesticks and a new tablescape. Items used to make a diy clam shell succulent centerpiece. large clam shell – this clam shell is substantial and it’s only $39, which is a steal compared to other retailers. spanish moss – spanish moss can be found at most hobby stores and i’m sharing from amazon for convenience. faux succulents – i have several boxes of leftover. The clam shell that i made measures about 28"x 15 1 2"; i was trying to make it the same size as a real, average sized clam shell. i am really happy with the result. first i drew and cut this shape like you see in the photo out of cardboard for the sections of the clam shell. you could cut about five or six sections depending on how big you want…. Rinse with water: begin by rinsing the clam shell with fresh water. use a soft brush, like a toothbrush, to remove loose dirt, sand, or debris from the surface. be gentle to avoid scratching the shell. soak in water: fill a large container with water and submerge the clam shell. let it soak for a few hours or overnight.
Katty S Cosy Cove Making A Giant Clam Sea Shell The clam shell that i made measures about 28"x 15 1 2"; i was trying to make it the same size as a real, average sized clam shell. i am really happy with the result. first i drew and cut this shape like you see in the photo out of cardboard for the sections of the clam shell. you could cut about five or six sections depending on how big you want…. Rinse with water: begin by rinsing the clam shell with fresh water. use a soft brush, like a toothbrush, to remove loose dirt, sand, or debris from the surface. be gentle to avoid scratching the shell. soak in water: fill a large container with water and submerge the clam shell. let it soak for a few hours or overnight. Here are some really neat shell landscaping ideas that you might want to use in your own garden or backyard. seashells can be added to flower beds and used as edging around plants, they can be spread around stepping stones, and some shells can even be used as markers for an herb garden. and then there are some other fun shell landscaping ideas. Giant clam shells make great planters and giant clams make great bowls, but they also look stunning just by themselves as sculptural pieces. since giant clam shells are over harvested from the ocean for food, decor and the aquarium trade, get a clam shell cast in resin or stone. most of the giant clam shells used for decor these days are cast.
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