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Seashell Craft Guide

Seashell Jellyfish Craft

Let’s make a cute jellyfish using a real seashell! This craft is simple, colourful, and full of ocean magic. It’s perfect for little hands and creative minds!

What You Will Need

Items

  • 1 large seashell
  • Blue or white acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Glitter or confetti (optional)
  • Googly eyes (2)
  • Curling ribbon or pipe cleaners
  • Scissors
  • Craft glue or hot glue (adult only)
  • Canvas / paper / plate (optional)

Why It’s Needed

  • The jellyfish’s body
  • To give your jellyfish color
  • To paint the shell
  • For sparkle and ocean shine
  • To give your jellyfish a face
  • For tentacles
  • To cut ribbon or pipe cleaners
  • To stick everything together
  • For display background

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Paint the Shell

  • Put the seashell on the table with the smooth side facing down.
  • Use a paintbrush to paint the top of the shell blue, white, or ocean colours like aqua or purple.
  • Let it dry for 10–15 minutes.

Step 2: Add Sparkles

  • While the paint is still a little wet, sprinkle some glitter or confetti on the shell.
  • This will make it sparkle like it’s underwater!

Step 3: Make the Tentacles

  • Take your ribbon or pipe cleaners.
  • Cut 5 to 7 pieces, each about as long as your hand.
  • Curl the ribbon with scissors, or twist the pipe cleaners around a pencil to make them wavy.

Step 4: Glue the Tentacles

  • Turn the shell upside down (so the flat side is up).
  • Put glue along the bottom edge of the shell.
  • Stick each tentacle one by one, spreading them out like jellyfish arms.
  • Let it dry for 5 minutes.

Step 5: Add the Eyes

  • Turn the shell back over (curved side up).
  • Use a little glue to stick the googly eyes on top.
  • Use a marker or paint to add a smile if you want!

Step 6: Optional Background

  • You can glue your jellyfish onto a paper plate, canvas, or coloured paper.
  • Decorate the background with bubbles, seaweed, or fish using stickers or crayons.

Safety Tips

  • Young children should be supervised when using scissors or glue.
  • Only adults should handle hot glue.
  • Make sure seashells are smooth and clean (no sharp edges).

Seashell Necklace Craft

A Fun Beach Craft for Ages 4–9

Turn beautiful seashells into a necklace you can wear or gift to someone special! It’s easy, colourful, and helps kids learn to thread and design.

What You Will Need

Items

  • Small seashells (with hole)
  • Craft string, yarn, or shoelace
  • Colourful beads (optional)
  • Scissors
  • Toothpick or paperclip
  • Paint or glitter (optional)
  • Adult help (if shells need holes)

Why It’s Needed

  • Main part of the necklace
  • To make the necklace
  • To decorate between shells
  • To cut the string
  • To help push string through shell holes
  • To decorate the shells
  • For safety while drilling

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Choose Your Seashells

  • Pick 1 to 3 seashells for your necklace.
  • Choose shells that already have small holes at the top (you can find them like this on the beach!).
  • If the shell doesn’t have a hole, ask an adult to drill a tiny one carefully using a sharp tool.

Step 2: Decorate the Shell

  • You can paint the shell with your favourite colours.
  • Add glitter or stick tiny gems on it for extra sparkle.
  • Let the shell dry for 10–15 minutes.

Step 3: Cut the String

  • Cut a piece of string long enough to go around your neck.
  • For small kids: around 18–20 inches
  • For older kids or adults: 22–24 inches
  • Tip: Wrap a small piece of tape around one end to make threading easier (like a shoelace).

Step 4: Plan Your Design

  • Lay out the shell(s) and beads on a table to see what your necklace will look like.
  • You can place beads on both sides of the shell or mix many shells and beads.

Step 5: Thread the Shell and Beads

  • Push the string through the hole in the shell.
  • Add beads before or after the shell as you like.
  • Keep going until your design is finished!

Step 6: Tie the Ends

  • Tie the two ends of the string into a strong double knot.
  • Pull gently to make sure it doesn’t open.
  • Ask an adult to help if needed.

Step 7: Wear or Gift It!

  • You can now wear your necklace proudly!
  • Or wrap it in a box or bag to give it as a gift to family or a friend.

Safety Tips

  • Use rounded, smooth shells with no sharp edges.
  • Always ask an adult for help with scissors or shell drilling.
  • Beads and small items should not be used by children under 3 years (choking hazard).

Natural Seashell Butterfly Craft

 Age Group: 3 to 9 Years

Let’s turn real seashells into beautiful butterflies! This craft is fun, easy to follow, and brings a little piece of the beach to your artwork.

What You Will Need

Items

  • 4 matching natural seashells
  • Small pom-pom or button
  • Pipe cleaner or twig
  • Acrylic paint and brushes (optional)
  • Craft glue or hot glue (adult use)
  • Googly eyes (2)
  • Glitter or markers (optional)
  • Cardboard / thick paper (optional)

Why It’s Needed

  • For butterfly wings
  • For the butterfly’s head
  • For the body and antennae
  • To decorate the shells
  • To stick everything together
  • For the butterfly face
  • For extra decoration
  • To mount the butterfly as a display

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Clean and Select Your Shells

  • Choose 4 similar-sized seashells (2 for each side).
  • Wash them with water and let them dry.
  • Use smooth, unbroken shells with similar shape for best results.

Step 2: Paint the Shells

  • You can leave the shells natural for an earthy look, or paint them using bright colours.
  • Let the painted shells dry completely before moving to the next step.

Step 3: Arrange the Butterfly Wings

  • Place the 4 shells in a butterfly shape:
    • Two shells on the left (top and bottom wing)
    • Two shells on the right (top and bottom wing)
  • Keep the pointy ends facing inward where they will meet the body.

Step 4: Make the Butterfly Body

  • Take a pipe cleaner or small twig.
  • Bend it slightly and place it vertically in the middle of the shells (between both sides).
  • The top part can be bent into two small “antennae.”

Step 5: Glue Everything Together

  • Use strong craft glue (or hot glue with adult help).
  • First, glue the wings in place on a paper or cardboard.
  • Then glue the body over the centre where the wings meet.
  • Glue a pom-pom or button on top of the body to form the butterfly’s head.

Step 6: Add the Face

  • Stick googly eyes on the pom-pom or button head.
  • Draw a smile or use a tiny bead for the nose if you like.

Step 7: Decorate!

  • Add glitter, stickers, or small gems to the wings.
  • You can even write your name or a fun message on the background.

Safety Tips

  • Use non-toxic glue and paint.
  • Adult supervision is needed when using hot glue or sharp shells.
  • Don’t allow very young kids (under 3) to handle small items like beads or googly eyes.

Tropical Shell Fish Craft

Made with Real Seashells | Fun for Ages 3–9

Bring the ocean to life with this simple and colourful seashell craft! Kids will love turning shells into bright tropical fish they can display or use in sea-themed projects.

What You Will Need

Items

  • Large round seashell
  • Small shell pieces or craft foam
  • Paints and brushes
  • Googly eyes
  • Craft glue or hot glue
  • Glitter or sequins (optional)
  • Blue cardboard (optional)
  • Marker or pen (optional)

Why It’s Needed

  • Main body of the fish
  • For tail and fins
  • To decorate the fish
  • To add eyes
  • To stick everything together
  • For sparkle
  • Background or sea display
  • To draw smile or outline.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Select Your Seashell

  • Choose a flat, round shell (like a scallop shell).
  • Clean it gently with water and let it dry.

Step 2: Paint the Shell

  • Use bright tropical colours: yellow, orange, blue, pink.
  • Paint lines, spots, or scales.
  • Let the paint dry for about 10–15 minutes.
  • Optional: Add glitter or sparkly paint for extra shine.

Step 3: Add the Eye

  • Glue a googly eye near the pointy part of the shell.
  • If you don’t have a googly eye, draw one with a marker.

Step 4: Make the Tail and Fins

  • You can choose between two methods:

    Option A: Using Other Small Shells

    • Glue small shells on each side (top, bottom, and back) as fins and tail.

    Option B: Using Craft Foam or Paper

    • Cut triangle shapes for the top fin, side fin, and tail.
    • Glue them on the back of the shell

Step 5: Add Details

  • Draw a smile with a black marker.
  • Add sequins, dots, or wavy lines for an underwater feel.
  • Optional: Stick the fish on blue cardboard to create an ocean scene.

Step 6: Display or Use in Projects

  • Let the glue dry completely.
  • Display the shell fish on a shelf or use it in a sea-themed art project.
  • You can even make a school of fish with different sizes and colours!

Safety Tips

  • Adult help is needed for cutting and hot glue.
  • Use non-toxic paint and glue.
  • Avoid small items for children under 3 (choking hazard).

Seashell Candle Craft Guide

DIY Ocean-Inspired Shell Candles | Ages 7–9 (Adult Help Required)

Turn beach shells into lovely little candles! Perfect for home décor, gifts, or teaching kids how nature can be part of art.

What You Will Need

Items

  • Large seashells (deep ones)
  • Candle wax beads or leftover candles
  • Candle wicks (small)
  • Crayons or candle dye
  • Scented oil (optional)
  • Old metal can or heatproof cup
  • Saucepan with water
  • Chopstick or toothpick
  • Hot glue or wax dot

Why It’s Needed

  • Candle containers
  • Wax source
  • For lighting the candle
  • To colour the wax (optional)
  • For fragrance
  • For melting wax
  • For double boiler method
  • To hold the wick in place
  • To fix the wick in the shell

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Choose & Clean Your Shells

  • Pick large, deep seashells (clam or scallop shells work best).
  • Wash them gently and let them dry completely.
  • Make sure they sit flat on a surface without tipping.

Step 2: Prepare the Wick

  • Cut a small candle wick to size.
  • Use hot glue or melted wax to stick the wick to the bottom center of the shell.
  • Wrap the top of the wick around a toothpick/chopstick and balance it across the shell to keep it upright.

Step 3: Melt the Wax

  • In a metal can or old cup, add wax beads or cut-up pieces of old candles.
  • Place the can into a saucepan with water (double boiler method).
  • Heat on medium until the wax is fully melted.
  • Optional: Add a few crayon shavings for colour and a drop of scented oil for fragrance.

🔔 Note: Adult supervision is essential here due to hot wax and stove use.

Step 4: Pour the Wax

  • Carefully pour the melted wax into the shell.
  • Fill just below the rim so it doesn't overflow.
  • Hold the wick straight and let it set for about 30–60 minutes.

Step 5: Trim the Wick & Decorate

  • Once the wax is solid, trim the wick to about 1/2 inch.
  • You can decorate the shell's outer edges with paint, glitter, or beads.
  • Optional: Mount the shell on a wooden coaster or place it in a mini sand tray.

Safety Tips

  • This craft requires close adult supervision due to heat and melted wax.
  • Never leave candles burning unattended.
  • These are decorative candles — if used, always place on a fire-safe surface.
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