Framed Seashell Art Project 

Great advice Katje! Thank you.

Jeannine Summers thank you for that awesome tip!! 💕

Avis Holt thank you so much for this 💜 I hope your daughter’s project turns out beautifully!

Probably the audio. They sound like Alvin and the chipmunks. But I agree it's beautiful work.

That's so wonderful to hear, Sandra! I'm glad it helps. If you have any questions once you're ready to start, please feel free to ask. Best of luck on your project! :)

Alia Chryssolor, thank you, Alia. I got sick and haven't gotten a chance to get the supplies and start it just yet. However, I plan to real soon.

@@sandramullikin5088 You don't need much resin. I picked up a kit for $8.00 at AC Moore for an 8 oz kit. You don't need more than a total of 4 oz for most projects.

lisa McDonald , oh ok, that’s good to know. Thank you!

I just love it so much. Would it work to have outside

I'm so glad to hear this helped you! Thank you kindly!! :)

SaolyArtStudio thank you so much! :)

YouGottaBeKidding that’s excellent! I just wanted something a bit more durable because I was getting ready to move and wanted it to transport well. :)

@@aliachryssolor9570 1 second ago @Alia Chryssolor I have done several projects using the clear glue. I buy inexpensive large glass picture frames from the charity shops to use for my seashell art. Really fun to do and the clear glue acts like resin thus far. I have a couple of larger vintage windows that I'll do next.

YouGottaBeKidding going to second hand shops is brilliant!! Thanks!

Doesn’t glue turn yellow after a while?

What kind of glue, please? ☺️

Ooooh can’t wait to see it! Thank you 💕

Thank you!!

K C thank you!

Mom2mx2 hi!! Thank you! 💕 I didn’t pour over the top of the shells with clear because it’s in a safe spot where no one is going to be touching it. I also love for the texture of the broken glass pieces to show all of their reflective sides. If they’re covered completely in resin, they become nearly invisible. I’d be glad to do more like this one :) I’m currently editing a video of an antique headboard I’m refinishing - I hope you like that one too!

Mcsteffiandboys lucky you! What an amazing place!

Ivana Valova thank you!

Moozie Calf thank you so much for taking the time to explain that. I will be sure to do so in the future! 💕

I'm so glad it helped you, Brenda! I really appreciate the tip, too! I'll do that ;)

Janet Mursuli hi! Thank you ☺️ Much appreciated! This resin needs 24 hours to fully set. If you’d like the link to where I got it on Amazon, I shared it on a few other comments. The little torch is to help bubbles come to the surface of the resin, but there was so much stuff on it, the bubbles didn’t matter anyway.

Wendie Davis awesome!! So the blow torch is actually to *remove* bubbles from the resin - so it’s nice and clear. I ended up not needing it for this project because I added sand and glass, which covered up any existing bubbles. I’d be glad to do a video that includes it though! Good luck with your project!

L K thank you! I haven’t used triple thick, but it’s a glaze, right? It sounds like it might not be thick enough to stay in place. Resin begins to harden as you are using it, so it becomes thicker.

Alia Chryssolor okay, thank you. That makes sense. Defiantly need to try something like this. So beautiful.

Cynthia Billiar hi! You *could* use clear glue... but remember glue will peel from slick surfaces like glass. Also, if it is ever damp, the glue could separate from the surface or glued items. I prefer to play it safe and make sure my ‘treasures’ are going to stick and resist fading/cracking for years to come. 😘

michele carreira hi! The resin comes in 2 bottles and they have to be mixed together. :)

catherine saulnier EPOXY RESIN CRYSTAL CLEAR 32 oz Kit. FOR SUPER GLOSS COATING AND TABLETOPS www.amazon.com/dp/B00V2GXD5A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uTvNCbCN5HGKK

I've never tried that. Does it harden just like resin? Thanks!!

Hi! You can get one at Michaels.com or Walmart.com :)

@@aliachryssolor9570 Lorraine: Hi Alia, Thank you so much for letting me know!!! Hope you have a nice day!

Nina Po thank you! I let the resin dry for 24 hours. It can be found at a craft shop - I got this on Amazon though. It’s usually much cheaper! I’d love to see it when you’re done!!

Alia Chryssolor awesome. I love amazon. This is truly amazing and I am going to try to make it this weekend.

Resin is incredibly strong! This project survived a move from Colorado to Texas without anything falling off. Glue would probably not hold up as well if it was moved around like that. Thanks for your question!

I uploaded some pics for you at www.chryssolor.com/seashell-art

Hi Sherry! I used this one from Amazon. They have great prices. www.amazon.com/EPOXY-RESIN-CRYSTAL-COATING-TABLETOPS/dp/B00V2GXD5A/ref=pd_bap_rp_24?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BDZDDESCZ9VYH22BSBWZ

Any acrylic paint will do! :)

Odette Turcotte thank you Odette! It takes 24 hours to fully cure.

Thank you for the quick reply!!

No, because it wasn't going to be disturbed and I didn't want the shells to be shiny. :)

No, it's to get rid of bubbles in the resin. They are pulled to the surface with the heat.

It actually sits on a surface, so I didn't add any hardware. Here it is: www.chryssolor.com/seashell-art Hopefully that helps!

Jessica Bale hi! For this project, you won’t need one. It’s primarily for removing bubbles from resin pours. You can’t see the bubbles in this because all of the seashells/glass/sand cover them up anyway ☺️ Thank you!

@@aliachryssolor9570 sorry last question. I've seen some people use pigment. Do you use this for this particular art of just the acrylic paint? Thanks.

Jessica Bale no worries! Ask as many questions as you want to. You could use pigment, mica powder, or acrylic paint. They all look nice! This one is just the acrylic craft paint.

resin is always in two cans, the resin and the hardener :)

Here is the link to the one I got on Amazon. It's very reasonably priced. www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWT156B/ref=sxts_kp_lp_3?pf_rd_p=8778bc68-27e7-403f-8460-de48b6e788fb&pd_rd_wg=KbKf8&pf_rd_r=A0KX1BR9PKQ9SAVY0BV9&pd_rd_i=B01LWT156B&pd_rd_w=7Q2PG&pd_rd_r=c8adc83a-e9ce-4a40-98d6-66126b7dcdd0&ie=UTF8&qid=1546790383&sr=3

Amy Whisnant hi! I put it on the front of the glass. Good luck! 💕

Don't pour too much on there! ;)

It's a pretty thick substance, but be conservative with how much you use because it will spread out.

I will describe next time. Thanks for the feedback! No one on the phone... just learning how to edit sound lol

Brianna Ramos no, it’s a royalty free pick from you tube :)

Debbie Jones thank you for your comment! I have only created one video on RU-vid so far, and I didn’t get the audio right. My apologies! Kindly, Alia

OK. No worries. I just wasn’t sure if you were aware. And I wasn’t sure if it was just my computer. But I like the video because it showed me how to do that. Thank you

Good luck with your project, Tressia! Resin: www.amazon.com/EPOXY-RESIN-CRYSTAL-COATING-TABLETOPS/dp/B00V2GXD5A/ref=pd_bap_rp_24?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BDZDDESCZ9VYH22BSBWZ Cups with Measurement Lines: www.amazon.com/Disposable-Graduated-Clear-Plastic-Measuring/dp/B07TV8LL72/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=cups+with+measurement+lines+for+resin&qid=1574384994&sr=8-12 Wooden Mixing Sticks: www.amazon.com/Darice-Piece-Natural-Finish-Sticks/dp/B001VDKHN0/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Y3JhZnQgc3RpY2tz-ac_d_rm&keywords=craft+sticks&pd_rd_i=B001VDKHN0&pd_rd_r=d69a343f-8959-45c4-94d0-034aea096759&pd_rd_w=u2Z7d&pd_rd_wg=e9ddA&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=PQ6ZFQXDECXVVF3R5HSB&psc=1&qid=1574385138 White Small Cups: www.amazon.com/3-Ounce-Plastic-Bathroom-150-Count-Package/dp/B00QLFPJIQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=small+cups+white+plastic&qid=1574385068&sr=8-1 Crushed Glass: www.michaels.com/turquoise-crushed-glass-by-ashland/10556541.html Sand: www.michaels.com/decorative-tan-colored-sand/D064301S.html Medium Sized Shells: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Seashells/India-Mix-Shells/p/23873 Small Sized Shells: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Seashells/World-Mix-Shells/p/23869 Starfish: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Basic-Crafts/Seashells/White-Armoured-Starfish/p/80941442 Frame: www.michaels.com/white-lifestyles-3-opening-frame-by-studio-decor-5-in-x-7-in/10507012.html Metallic Green Paint: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Acrylic-Craft-Paints/Green-Americana-Multi-Surface-Metallic-Acrylic-Paint/p/80937519 Metallic Blue Paint: www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Stencils-Craft-Paints/Acrylic-Craft-Paints/Turquoise-Americana-Multi-Surface-Metallic-Acrylic-Paint/p/80937515 Gloves: www.amazon.com/Halyard-Health-41659-bx-Sensiguard-Sterling/dp/B07DKSBX7Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=grey+medical+gloves&qid=1574385696&sr=8-3

@@aliachryssolor9570 I appreciate the list as well. My daughter wanted me to make her one I've never used resin before. I don't know why it makes me nervous ☺️. This is so beautiful ❤️ thank you so much. Have a beautiful day.

Alia Chryssolor have you thought about signing up for amazon affiliate. You can create a storefront with one link to give people and it’s easier for them to grab multiple items without having to come back to RU-vid. It helped me out a lot so hopefully it helps you because I remember the days of posting links like you did above 😂 this art piece is absolutely beautiful. Long before a lot of artists started doing the ocean resin art. Good job!!! 🥰

starryy1980 I’ll post a pic for you in a bit!

lol gotta figure out how to do this sound editing!

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I'd love to see it! lol sorry for the sound... still learning how to edit!

Everyone has different taste! You can always do fewer on yours