Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle unwanted seashells?

By: Evon

Evon — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:42:17 +0000

Another idea is to place the shells together in a tray so they are against each other and will not move (Option: maybe paint them different colors). Use them on your desk to catch those stray paper clips, pins, erasers, etc.

By: Evon

Evon — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:39:36 +0000

the small shells seem to easily find their way into numerous craft projects such as decorating picture frames, necklaces, etc. However, it is quite common to find yourself with mid sized shells. Too big for small crafts, not large enough for a display.
1You can always use them to decorate the edge of landscaping bed if it is marked off with bricks. Another idea to consider for those not tiny, but not big pieces is to use them along with your place settings at a table. Place some special treat in it or write their name one it for your guests to walk away with a favor/memory of your meal together.

By: Shorty

Shorty — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:37:59 +0000

My aunt filled a vertical rectangular vase with them and used it as decoration.

By: Shorty

Shorty — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:36:53 +0000

I have a craft book that has a gorgeous seashell box and picture frame. For the crafter who’s handy with the glue gun. =)

By: amanda

amanda — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:42:00 +0000

I would use the shells for jewellery to wear like necklesses and small crushed ones as braclet charms, earrings, As for the large ones i would make animals out of them, As a centre piece for your home.
Id do all sorts of wonderful creations with your shells, And so could you.

By: nelly

nelly — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:35:54 +0000

u could use stick a hole in it then put a safety pin thorough and wear as funky badge and maybe paint with nail polish.

u could use as an ashtray(though it would have to be a big shell)

and like the first suggestion if you had a lot of shells u could make a hole in them then attach to the top of a t-shirt of a bag. A bag would look REALLY kl!

By: bella

bella — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:51:10 +0000

use old glass or plastic jugs plaster paris ( get at craft shops or toyworld)and stick them onto the glass. if you want the plaster colored add a lil paint/paint powder to it. you will have a sea themed jar to use for flower decor or pencils.
or you can drill hole and give as a threding execise that can be worn by kids. small shells in good cond can be used as jewlery by threading with fishing line or fine wire used by jewlery makers.it can be also used as decrotive trime for lampshades,etc.

By: Arthur Eiss

Arthur Eiss — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:48:01 +0000

Seashells also make a good driveway/road/walkway material. You can just crush them up and throw them on a dirt path to cut down on erosion.

Of course, generally it takes more than a handful.

By: melanie hughes

melanie hughes — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:53:25 +0000

Hi where are you based ? im currently re designing my bathroom – funnily enough with a beach theme and if you are local i would love to take them off your hands.

Melanie

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:36:42 +0000

With small shells I put a layer on the top of my potted plants. It helps keep moisture in and looks so much nicer than soil.

Also, something I’ve done that has received a lot of great comments, is I incorporate shells into my ceiling light fixture. In my apartment, there are standard globe lights. I purchased a clear one (Also used frosted) and put some shells in the bottom, then put it back up on the ceiling. They light up and make beautiful colors and shadows. Very interesting.

They won’t get too hot (but use fluorescent anyway, as you should!)

Also, shells are organic material, they can be buried :)

By: Fiona

Fiona — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:32:28 +0000

hi
I use shells for healing, rather like crystals, but it all depends what you believe in. No good if you don’t subscribe to that kind of thing. Practically, the large shells don’t get used in crafts much as they are too large to attach to anything, plus they are quite sharp if you shatter them to use in mozaics. Smaller shells however are very good as decorations, mozaics, collage meaterial, etc. however, have you thought to approach your local Primary School? They might be interested for their class nature tables or for art work and science artefacts. Most schools are up for anything free like that anyway.

By: Delusion

Delusion — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:30:40 +0000

They make nice garden features