Seashell Animals

Shell yeah! Collect beach treasures, then paint & create animals with this seashell craft idea.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Chenille Stems
Disposable Plate(s)
Seashells
Wiggle Eyes

Steps

Step 1

Pick a seashell.
Step 2

To make crab, pour red and yellow paint onto disposable plate.
Step 3

Cover seashell with red paint.
Step 4

Mix small amount of red and yellow paint with paint brush to create orange.
Step 5

Add orange and yellow details to seashell with end and bristles of paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 6

Glue wiggle eyes to top of shell.
Step 7

Cut 8 small pieces of chenille stem. Lightly bend 2 chenille stem pieces.
Step 8

Glue chenille stem pieces to shell bottom as legs. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
Step 9

Paint and decorate other shells for a fun-filled shellebration!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Add a second coat of paint to your seashell for added coverage if needed.
Make any animals you want, including a turtle or flamingo!

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