Using Earth to Make Art: Decoupage Seashells
This Earth Day, we are encouraging you to use your surroundings to make art. Here’s an easy tutorial to turn natural shells into decorative trinket bowls for your home, office, classroom, or shop! 
Supplies:
- Seashells
- Tissue paper or printed napkins
- White paint
- Metallic paint
- Mod Podge (or diluted Elmer’s glue)
- Paintbrushes
Instructions:
Step 1Use the white paint to cover any dark spots on the inside of the seashell. Let dry. Add as many coats as necessary.
Step 2Lay the tissue paper on the inside of the seashell, and glue the paper to the shell by painting diluted glue on top. Rip off the excess tissue paper. Let dry.
Step 3Use the metallic paint to cover up the edges of the shell and to give the tissue paper a nice finish.
Step 4Use as a trinket bowl for your rings, keys, or knick knacks. Makers can also use these as a container or presentation for their goods.
Happy Earth Day from Austin Creative Reuse!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QokesEMbMz0