STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Deco Seashell Spheres

Take a trip back to the shore every time you gaze upon these serene sea-inspired beauties. Foam balls make the perfect foundation for all your crafting adventures!
   Completion Time - 
2-3 hours
   Designer - 
Kathleen George

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • Balls, 2-1/2" - 3", four
Other Materials
  • Coordinating acrylic paint(s) to match shells (except white)
  • Small shells, approximately 1 c. per ball**
  • **Some good types of shells for this project include: Baby Augers;
  • Mitre shells; Nassa shells; Phillipine Melissas; White Cay Cay.

Tools

  • Wooden skewers
  • Medium flat paintbrush
  • Disposable palette
  • Water basin
  • Paper towels
  • Terrycloth hand towel
  • Matte medium
  • Extra-thick bond thick, white craft glue

Instructions

  • 1. Insert wooden skewer into each foam ball to use as ahandle. Paint balls to coordinate with shells; if using whiteshells, there is no need to paint ball first. Place skewers inheavy glasses or jars to dry.
  • 2. Working with one type of shell per ball, place a dot ofglue on surface of ball and press wide end of shell firmlydown into foam. Be sure points are pointing outward inconsistent pattern. If using cupped shells, be sure edgesoverlap a bit. Continue gluing shells to surface until oneside of ball is completely covered. Set ball aside to drybefore covering second side.
  • 3. When first side of ball is dry, hold ball in hand towel forcomfort while gluing remaining shells to ball. Let dry completely.
  • 4. Apply one coat matte medium to each ball to seal andprotect shells; let dry.If you enjoyed this project, look here for more inspiring ideas:[removed link][removed link][removed link]