Seashells in the interior, DIY home decor. Do-it-yourself shell painting is an original solution for a gift or interior.

Which of us did not collect seashells in the summer by the sea, putting them at home in a secluded place in memory of sunny summer days. Summer is over, the shells are now in the closet, but it's a pity to throw them away, because you want to feel happy and carefree days at sea again.

Looking at the shells that shimmer with mother-of-pearl and seem to return back to the seashore, I want to give them a new life. There is nothing easier, they can be used to create paintings that will return happy memories to everyone again or become a wonderful gift for friends.

In addition to the shells themselves, to create paintings you will need a flat board, plywood (you can chipboard), PVA glue, a jigsaw, stain, rhinestones, paints, sandpaper, a brush, plasticine, a pencil and a frame.

First you need to choose a sketch of the future picture. You can draw it yourself, find a picture on the Internet, take a photo or postcard that you like. If you chose a postcard, scan it and use Adobe Photoshop to create an outline image. Be sure to select the appropriate thumbnail size, then print.

How to make the basis for a picture of shells?

Now proceed to the manufacture of the basis for the future picture. It is best to opt for a board or thick plywood. good option there will be a cutting board.
If you are using an ordinary board, be sure to sand it with sandpaper. The surface should become even.
If you decide to leave the shells light, then make the main background of the picture darker. To do this, use a dark stain. This contrast will help to focus on the shells.
If there is no stain, use a dark solution of potassium permanganate. It will help create color shades from rich red-brown to light brown.

After the basis for the picture is ready, apply the contours of the drawing on it. Copy paper will help you with this. You can, without making a drawing, create it from shells by folding them like a mosaic. If you want to change the color of the shells, then paint them before you start creating a drawing. Acrylic paints are well applied to shells. Use them bright colors. Let the shell drawing turn out to be joyful, like a sunny summer day.

To convey the color of the waves, use blue or green colors, and if you decide to create a landscape or a panel with a still life, then you will need the paints of the most different colors, depending on the plot of the picture you have chosen. Glue the shells with PVA glue, you can also use universal glue.

Decorate the picture with more beads, rhinestones, feathers, beads, lay out flowers using multi-colored grains of cereals.

DIY shell paintings: useful tips

A picture of shells can be made without glue. Instead, use ordinary plasticine. To do this, cover them with the basis of the future picture. Make a layer from 3 to 6 cm. Level the surface. Choose the color of plasticine so that it contrasts with the color of the shells. After that, draw the outlines of the drawing.

Arrange the shells in order, pressing each lightly with your finger. A picture made with plasticine can be a good constructor for a child, or you can redo it yourself as soon as you want to change something in it.

To make a panel of shells, take plywood 1 cm thick, shells in the form of long narrow petals, beads, dried flowers, leaves and dried flowers. Sand the surface of the plywood with sandpaper. Choose your favorite fabric color for the background. Paint the frame golden brown. Now lay out the future elements of the picture and choose the design that you like best, or use an example of finished paintings.

You can use glue to glue a bouquet of dried flowers in the middle of the composition, then at the bottom of the picture and on all sides of the frame large shells. Distribute the stems and leaves of the flowers on both sides of the bouquet. In the corners of the panel, glue 3 not big shells. Place beautiful and bright beads between them. You can glue green grass stalks at the bottom of the picture between the shells to complete the composition.

To create an original painting, use a glue gun to glue the middle of the flower. Then, drop a drop of glue on each of its petals and glue a small shell at the base of the flower.
Then on the next petal, start gluing the next shell, continue gluing until the circle is completed. After that, glue the leaves and flower stem. To complete the picture, use stones, beads, rhinestones and bows.
After the glue dries, take a look at the resulting panel and evaluate what is missing in it. There are no limits to fantasy here.
You can put some words on the picture of shells that will help you feel happy. Cut off all unnecessary elements that go beyond the frame.

How much can you make from shells with your own hands! Candlesticks, paintings, planters, decorate the cake with a mastic shell, sew a toy of the same shape.

DIY shell crafts for a stylish home

See how to make beautiful candle holders from old ones.

For such stylish things you need:

old candlestick;
glue "Moment";
various seashells.

If you have collected shells yourself, wash and dry them first. Lubricate on one side with glue, attach to the surface of the candlestick. First glue the larger pieces, then close the space between them with small shells.

Such a candlestick, made with your own hands, will become an exquisite table decoration, like the next one.

He will become nice addition romantic evening. Here's what the exclusive accessory is made of:

wide glass;
sand;
shells;
candles.

If you do not have a suitable glass, you can replace it with a glass vase, another transparent fireproof vessel.

Place a candle in the center of the glass so that it holds well and for decoration, pour a layer of sand on the bottom of the vessel. Place a starfish shell next to the candles. Sprinkle small shells on the sand.

Almost by the same principle, you can make crafts from shells with your own hands. For the next one you will need:

gypsum or sand and cement;
water;
shells;
glass vase;
wooden box;
candle.

As a box, you can use a children's cube. Removing one of its sides.

Place the vase in the wooden cube. Make a cement mass consisting of 1 part of cement and 3 parts of sand and water or gypsum by mixing gypsum with water until a creamy state. Fill the gap between the cube and the vase with this mass. Wait until the mortar sets, holds its shape, but does not solidify completely.

Then take the cube out of the mold, frame the cement or plaster candlestick with shells. It remains to wait for the mass to dry completely and then you can put a candle inside and admire how the shell stone turned simple things into an elegant creation.

And here's another candle you can make with your own hands. For her you will need:

vase;
shells;
sand;
candle.

Place a candle inside the vase. Pour sand around the candle. Place beautiful shells on it.

Looking at such shell crafts, you will think of the sea. To make pleasant dreams brighter, place a photo inside that will remind you of a wonderful vacation. But first, pour sand into a jar with a wide mouth, and some shells on it.

You can decorate this imitation of the seashore by cutting algae out of green paper.

How to make souvenirs from shells with your own hands

They will also help you make shells. Photos will allow you to see interesting ideas. Such a network will be an excellent attribute, decoration of the house.

Take for her:

wooden sticks - 2 pcs.;
strong rope;
shells;
drill with a thin drill.

If you have a ready network, use it. If not, then use a drill on one stick to make 8 holes at the same distance. From the coil of rope, cut 8 threads of the same length. Thread each into the appropriate hole, tie a knot here. In the same way, fasten the second ends of these ropes, but in another stick. Make holes in the shells with a drill.

Before you tie the end of the thread on the stick, thread it through the shell, and then fasten it to the knot. Finish the ends of all ropes in the same way.

Cut several identical ropes. Thread the first one first into the shell, then twist this horizontal thread with the vertical one. Also decorate the entire decorative network.

For him, take:

dish or plate;
flat seashells― halves of shutters;
sponge
hammer;
bowl
white acrylic paint;
water.

To see how the shells will arrange on a dish, place them on this container. Some larger shells can be smashed with a hammer to fit between the shells and fill in the gaps in the mosaic.

If the putty is in powder, dilute it according to the instructions with water. If you have ready to use, then put it on a plate, and place the shells on top.
Dampen a sponge in water, wipe the surface of the shells to remove the solution that has got on them.
Let the putty dry. To prevent cracks on it, sometimes lubricate these places with water.
It remains to cover the putty with acrylic paint. When it dries, you can hand original gift to the addressee or put in your apartment in the most visible place, like the following crafts from shells.

To make such an amazing ball of shells, take:

shells of different sizes;
ball blank;
PVA glue or for ceramic tiles;
putty knife;
sand;
soft cloth;
sponge.

Follow these instructions:

Mix some sand and tile adhesive. Take this solution with a spatula, generously lubricate the ball with it.
Walk on the solution with a soft cloth, aligning the edges of the adhesive layer.
Glue the large shells first and then the smaller ones. You can attach glass pebbles between them.
Wait until the glue "grabs", then wipe off the excess from the shells with a slightly damp sponge.

For such crafts, you can use sea shells of the same shape and size. Then you will get such a decorative ball.

To make the next creation, you will need:

thick cardboard;
scissors;
shells;
glue or glue gun.

Cut out a triangular blank from cardboard, twist it with a cone, glue it on the side. Starting from the bottom, glue the shells to it. It is possible to make such original Christmas tree on New Year. Then decorate it with small colored balls, tinsel.

But what kind of pictures of shells, a photo frame you can easily create.

If you stick the largest specimens on the wall, and nail the hooks a little lower, you will get beautiful towel racks. You can place this group in the hallway. It is convenient, when you come home, to hang a scarf, a bag on such beautiful hooks.

Do-it-yourself needle bed-shell, decor items

The marine motif is also reflected in the following textile works. They can be put on the table or used as a needle holder.

Transfer the pattern details to the fabric - there will be two of them for each product. Consider how to make a needle bed using the starfish as an example. Fold both fabrics for this pillow with the right sides, stitch to the edge, but leave a gap to turn the needle bar through it, and then fill it with padding polyester or cotton.

If this is a needle bed, fold the braid into a loop. Remove its ends into this hole on the pillow, sew. Now you can hang the necessary item of needlewomen on the wall and always have it at hand.

And here is how such a do-it-yourself needle bed is created in the form of a Monomakh's hat.

For her, take:

white thick fabric;
threads;
synthetic winterizer;
artificial pearls;
beads;
compass.

Draw 2 circles with a compass - a small and a large one. Fold them facing each other, stitch to the edge, leaving a gap. Turn the product through it, fill it with filler, sew the remaining hole with a blind seam.

Now decorate the needle bed with pearls, beads, sewing them onto a large circle, which has become the top of an impromptu hat.

You can sew a pillowcase on a pillow by sewing an appliqué in the form of a shell on it. Put soft product into an armchair. A picture will look great on the wall, the elements of which are made in the form starfish.

If you want to sew toys from tights so that they resemble large shells, then take note of the following master class.

Thread the needle. Using this tool, pull off the edges of the hole in the pantyhose.

Without breaking the thread, we make large tight stitches to designate the wings of the shell. First you need to make the main, and then the additional stitches.

After that, we sew the shell in a circle.

It remains to glue the eyes, the pearl and color the surface of the product with the help of dry shadows.

This is what a shell you got, the price of which is incomparably less than the cost of a finished, store-bought one. Such a toy is made from old tights and leftover materials.

A shell bag will add to your collection of personal items with a nautical theme.

Handmade knitwear will also cost you very little.

For hats, sweaters, sweaters, you can use the shell pattern and the sample photo will simplify the task.

We knit rows 1 and 5, as well as knit 2 and 6, knit row 3 as follows: * from 5 loops we form five, then - 1 front *, from 5 loops we form five.
4th and 8th row - knit purl. 5 row - knit 3, * form five loops out of 5, knit 1 *, knit 2 loops.
To form five loops out of 5, thread the right knitting needle through five loops, grab the working thread, pull it through the same loops. For now, leave the loops on the left needle, and yarn over on the right, knit the same loops again. Yarn over again on the right needle and knit these 5 stitches.

Shell shaped baking decoration

If you baked a cake for a girl, decorate it with an excerpt from the Ariel cartoon using mastic. You can buy it or make your own from marshmallow candies or powdered sugar. To give the desired color, use food coloring.

To make the sea, add blue to a piece of mastic food grade paint, knead, roll into a circle. Use a rolling pin to transfer it to the cake. It will also help to attach the mastic so that there are no air bubbles left.
From red, yellow mastic, form starfish, shells. After wetting the areas of the "sea" with water, attach the shells here. Pictures will show how to make other elements of the sweet creation.
Blind the body and hands of Ariel from mastic flesh color, and her tail is green. Attach each of its scales separately or cut them out with a knife on a strip of mastic and attach these tapes directly to the tail.
It remains to make a shell out of white mastic. Check out this process.

For her you will need:

round shape with serrated edges;
rolling pin;
skewer;
mastic.

The shape can be melo- or coarse-toothed. Take the one you have.

Having rolled out the dough into a layer, cut it out with a mold, give it an oval shape with a rolling pin.

Using a skewer, draw a pattern in the form of straight lines on the workpiece.

Cut a triangular notch at the bottom with a knife, fold the workpiece in the form of a shell. Lay on a rolled piece of foil to dry. Also make the second half of the shell.

When the blanks are dry, fasten them with a backdrop cut out of mastic, moistening the joints with water.

Let it dry for 12 hours, after which it's time to place the shell on the cake. You can put a pearl or several inside. Then such a cake will be very appropriate for a pearl wedding.

As always, in conclusion, we suggest watching a selection of interesting videos

paintings add zest to your interior, making it unique and meaningful. They can be made from various materials: from ordinary paints to creating paintings from shells.С do beautiful picture of seashells quite easy if you be creative and imaginative...

To create paintings from shells, in addition to shells, you will need: paints, glue and any other decorative elements, depending on your desire. You can use beads and beads, blades of grass, sticks, sand, sisal, mesh, ceramic figurines ...

To begin with, we collect material for work. Shells can be collected from your favorite coastline or you can buy shells in sets. We sort the shells by type and size. We wash everything well and dry it.

Shells look like trinkets, but you listen, freeze. And you will hear, as in a shell, a melody sounds inside, as if it does not stop, an elastic string is buzzing. And this sea music in a shell is heard day and night.

Getting Started process making paintings from shells. To create a picture of "ROSES" we select shells. Shells should fit in the shape of a petal.
When choosing creative material, shells from the Arabat Spit are good (according to my own experience). Here, it is not difficult to simply glue the shells together, they lie down on their own. There are shells imported from abroad, we sell them in sets. And there are shells, as it were, with a lime coating, they are heavier than ordinary shells. Here the rose is obtained with unique curves, it is unrealistic to make a second one. Such shells are collected after a storm, hunters for such treasures a lot.

We picked up the shells and begin to glue them so that we get the intended flower. We paint flowers in the color you need acrylic paints.

Then we lay out the flowers on the base, this Maybe yt a picture on a frame or on a plate - it all depends on your imagination. You need to make a background on the picture. It can be sisal, Or a decorative mesh, it all depends on your desires.
A frame of a certain size is taken. Cardboard is substituted, and sisal is glued onto it..

We create a bouquet on the base, glue it with a glue gun, add elements - leaves, twigs ...

When creating the painting "Swan on the pud", we cover the background with PVA glue, then fill it with backfill.
Sand, salt, sugar can also serve as a backfill ...

Oh, here the beads grow, they look like an emerald. There are so many, so beautiful. Just wonder or wonder. And what is the aroma here, our grapes emit. It tastes very sweet, I will share with you interesting idea creating the painting "Vine".

If you do not have an "artist's brush" you can use sketches for future paintings. Noisy waves. Darkness. The sun has already set. Emptiness. A girl on the sea runs alone to her beloved, she is full of Love and Happiness - she spends the night without sleep - and everything runs ...

To give elegance and sophistication, cover the work with a colorless varnish 3 times at intervals, until completely dry.

Purple lilac blooms, there are a lot of bumblebees on it, lilac illumination comes to our world every year ...

I don’t know more beautiful than angelic flowers, which are called red poppy ... I have never met more tender petals - Brilliant, as if varnished.

Charming panels will decorate the decoration of the house both inside and outside.

A rose has petals, red velvet and thorns. They protect beauty, not relying on foliage. Among the flowers, she is like a lioness, graceful and smart. He understands that foliage does not save from the enemy. As they pick it up, it will wither, no one will need it.

For beauty, we love roses, their wonderful smell, aroma. For the joy that they bring to people, they are given a fleeting glance.

Sunflowers are satellites of the sun, summer... Even a child can cope with such work.

How is your framed hat?

Passion, love or doubt coolness. In the prostate - the genius of the idea. Everything is mixed up in you orchid.

As a result, the result will exceed the wildest expectations! Hang the finished picture in a frame and on the wall and be proud of your creation!

Today the air is colorful and fragrant, and viscous. He sings a song to us about summer. And the sky is clear without clouds, the sun warms us with rays.

It's nice when the house is decorated with different paintings, panels or other crafts. self made. Such things have their own energy, a kind of attraction, the style of the author is felt. In the store, such interior items are expensive, but a beautiful craft you can do it yourself.

How to make paintings from natural material

Using shells, you can create unusual paintings or decorations. Doing this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. You just need to approach the work from the creative side, using your imagination. The main material is shells, which can be bought or collected on the coast. Then they must be sorted according to type and size. For the birth of a masterpiece, you will also need such improvised material:

base, you can use plywood, board or thick cardboard;
frame;
glue;
paints;
beads, twigs, blades of grass, sand, beads and other decorative elements.

The process of creating a picture of shells consists of the following steps:

Sketching. In case you are not very skillful with a pencil, find a picture on the Internet, scan and make an image along the contour.
Foundation preparation. Thick plywood or a board, such as a cutting board, is best. It is recommended to treat the base with sandpaper, and then repaint it. The background can be made with a stain of a suitable color or potassium permanganate.
Drawing drawing. If you are working with a sketch, it is better to use carbon paper to transfer the picture to the base, or simply draw up the future picture immediately on the board, like a mosaic. You need to paint the material before you start gluing it. It is advisable to use bright acrylic paints. If you are making a flower, it is better to take white or multi-colored paints, and for a panel with a seascape, green and blue shades are suitable, which convey the color of the waves well.
Sticking material. Shells and other decorative elements are well fixed with PVA glue.
Making a picture in a frame. Homemade baguettes can transform paintings, but their manufacture will require a lot of patience and skill.

Panel of shells with a seascape

This type of needlework will awaken in everyone his creative abilities. A panel with a seascape will look great in the bathroom. It is not too difficult to make it according to the master class:

Paint the frame with stain or potassium permanganate, set it aside to dry completely. For a panel with a seascape, take white, blue and green paints.
Insert the prepared base into the frame.
The background can be made from mesh, sand, fabric or burlap. Cut the material according to the size of the baguette, attach with glue or a special glue gun.
Proceed to the next step - drawing up the picture itself from shells. Remember that you need to carefully attach each part with glue.
Cover the finished panel with acrylic varnish. This will give it a complete look, and the sea will shimmer, as if you really are standing on the shore.

Seashell portrait appliqué

A handmade painting will be a great gift or decoration in the house. To create a shell applique, you need to have a lot of basic material different sizes and flowers. If you are good with a pencil, then making a portrait from shells will not be difficult. The process itself is as follows:

Prepare the basis on which the creation will be located.
Draw a sketch using a photo of a person as a reference.
Lubricate the image with glue and immediately lay the shells, not allowing the glue to dry. Elements must be appropriate in color and size.
When the portrait application is ready, do not forget to spray it with varnish. This will give it shine and completeness.

Making a flower arrangement from shells

Using natural material, you can create original interior items. To decorate the decor of the room will be a hand-made flower arrangement of shells. For manufacturing you will need:

the main material is shells (any size);
frame;
varnish and paints in cans;
universal glue;
piece of film.

A step-by-step picture of flowers is done like this:

Make a background for the future work with paint. Using a can for this purpose, you will do everything neatly and without streaks.
Start making flowers: wipe the shells, put them in a row (it’s more convenient to take).
Put some glue in the center of the film.
Glue the shells alternately in the shape of a bud.
Make the core of the flower: glue a small shell of a different color in the middle of a half-opened bud.
Make the rest of the flowers in the same way, the quantity depends on your desire. It is worth noting that the flower arrangement will turn out to be more interesting if shells of different shades alternate in one flower.
Consider where each flower will be located on the basis, you can make marks.
Glue the flowers and sprinkle with varnish.

Abstract mosaic of seashells

Such paintings will make any interior exclusive. Mosaic making sea shells takes for a long time, but you will spend it excitingly. When creating a masterpiece milestone- preparation of the base. Often use the "plakuna" shell. Get down to business:

Draw an even circle on the sink, cut it out with scissors.
On the prepared base (photo frame, planter or any other object), stick the shells in a certain order. Start from the top contour, moving down, from the right side to the left. It is better to attach with a glue thermal gun, applying the composition to the base and to the sink. Please note that the strips of glue should be no more than 2-3 cm.
When most of mosaic picture is ready, apply glue only to the shells and carefully insert each into place, press firmly to the base.
Decorate the background with backfill - plastic or glass chips. Apply glue with a brush to the desired area, then fill the material with a dense layer, press with your fingers to seal. After - turn the picture of the shells over so that the excess falls.

Video: do-it-yourself shell panel

Many of us have shells brought from the sea coast. From them you can create a beautiful panel or picture that all year round will remind you of the warm summer sun and a pleasant stay on the beach. DIY shell painting - perfect solution for needlewomen who want to create an unusual interior decoration in nautical style. It will not only delight you with its appearance but also carry positive energy.

A picture of shells and stones will look good in a marine-style bathroom or living room, and a hand-made one will gain special value as a gift. The plot may be different. You can make an abstract composition or lay out a drawing with shells. Some craftsmen make portraits in this style.

materials

Shells for the picture can be collected on the coast, or can be purchased at needlework stores. To create a composition, you can also use beads, beads, sand and stones.

The rest of the materials necessary for work will surely be found at home for everyone.

All you may need:

Plywood or board
Shells of different sizes and shapes
pebbles
Beads, beads, rhinestones, cereals, buttons, twigs, feathers, etc.
Paints
Glue (preferably a glue gun)
Frame
Acrylic varnish (optional)

Any available materials can be used to create an original painting. You can show your imagination and create a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

Preparation for work

If you decide to make a picture of shells with your own hands, then first you need to process the material.

Sort the shells by size. Rinse them properly and dry them.
Decide on the composition and the colors and shades necessary for it.
If desired, to give the shells a different shade, you can paint them with acrylic paints or treat them with a strong solution of potassium permanganate, which will give them a dark red or brown color. A rich dark shade can be obtained using a stain. interesting effect obtained by painting shells with nail polish.
Dry the shells well so that the paint does not accidentally smear.
The board for the base must be selected or adjusted to the size of the frame. The board must be treated with sandpaper so that its surface is even.
The frame can also be painted. For a marine theme, white or Blue colour, but it is worth focusing on color scheme composition and interior.

Making a picture

While the shells are drying, you can start sketching for the picture. You can draw a drawing yourself with a pencil or print a photo you like from the Internet and circle it as a template using carbon paper. Do not get carried away with small details, they will be very difficult to implement with material such as shells. But if you still want to add them, then you can use crushed crumbs from shells. When the drawing and materials are ready, you can get to work.

We insert the prepared base into the frame.
Often used as a background various fabrics and even burlap. They are glued to the board. You can place sand in the background. To do this, the surface of the board is covered with a layer of PVA glue and sprinkled abundantly with sand or grits, then left for a couple of hours for the workpiece to dry completely.
The third point is the most important. We make a complete picture from the details. Carefully glue each element of the picture.
Finished work can be varnished. Thanks to this, it will look more complete and beautiful overflows will appear on it.

Master class: flower arrangement of shells

Such a hand-made picture of shells will look beautiful not only in a room designed in a marine style. To create a flower arrangement you will need:

shells
basis for the picture
frame
varnish and paint
film

Walkthrough:

Color the background of your painting.
Treat the shells as described in our article above.
Put glue on the film and glue the shells one by one to each other to make flower petals.
A small shell or bead is glued to the core.
Do not try to match shells that are the same color. The more varied the shades of the petals in one flower, the more alive it looks.
Make as many flowers as you need and think about their placement in the picture.
Glue the shells and varnish.

Seashell and Rock Painting Ideas for Inspiration

In the presented photos you can see what kind of paintings from shells you can do with your own hands. Get inspired, fantasize and create your own creations!