Shiny Sea Shell

Why

Decorating and gift-giving will seem like a day at the beach when kids make shimmering sea shells. Summer is the perfect time to shore up on arts and crafts.

Steps

1. Spread newspaper over your work area. Paint a clean, dry sea shell using Crayola® Paint Brushes and Crayola Washable Kid's Paint. Notice how the texture of the shell creates natural lines and designs when painted.

2. Paint cotton balls or other decorative craft items to attach if you wish.

3. Add Crayola Glitter Glue designs to your shell.

4. Use Crayola School Glue to attach decorative items. Dry.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Paint Brushes
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • cotton balls (optional)
  • paper towels
  • container(s) of water
  • decorative craft items
  • seashells

Where & When

"Our kids painted guests' names on clam shells. We used them for place markers at our summer shindig."
Elias G., father of children ages 3 to 10.

"At our summer backyard beach party, everyone painted shells. Kids have a great start on holiday gifts."
Natalie B., family child care provider.


Interesting Info

Can you really hear the sound of the ocean when you put a conch shell up to your ear? Not really! What you hear are sound waves and vibrations coming through the shell from the outside. The shell is a sound chamber. You can hear similar ocean sounds if you press a glass to your ear.