Sunday, April 10, 2011

Sea Shell Plaster Mold

Hey everyone! I am back from Spring Break in South Carolina. The weather was great and we were even able to fit in a fun craft thanks to my Aunt's brilliant idea. This would be a great craft to do with the kids on the beach. It's easy and fast and so much fun!

Start with a shell of your choice and push it into the sand face down.


Use an old frame to also push into the sand.

Carefully remove both pieces.

Fill the hole with Plaster of Paris.

Continue to fill it all in.

This is what it will look like.

Let it dry in the sun while you go swimming.

An hour or so later, gently pull it out of the sand and rinse it in the water. And now you have a mold of your favorite shell to remember your favorite vacation.

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36 comments:

  1. JillApril 10, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Ha! What a great idea! Just have to remember my plaster of paris when I go to the beach though!! :)

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a great week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  2. abeachcottageApril 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  3. All Things FeeApril 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    How clever!

    I would never think to bring plaster with me, but I may have to now!

    Would love to see you share it at my link party!
    http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/04/calling-all-crafters-2nd-edition.html

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  4. ArabellaApril 11, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I have never seen such a thing - awesome!! Must share with our Facebook friends...they'll love it!

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  5. Seaside StyleApril 11, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    How cool and cute is that? Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Completely CoastalApril 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Love it too!!! I'm always amazed by the creativity out there!

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  7. JamiApril 12, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    We did this project with handprints one summer! The star fish is beautiful! I hope you stop by the Tuesday To Do party and share it!

    http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2011/04/tuesday-to-do-5-and-4-list-makers.html

    Smiles!
    Jami

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  8. Barbara PilcherApril 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    This is exactly what I need for garden art. Very simple. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for the instructions.

    I found you on Blue Cricket.

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  9. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    What a great idea! I love seashells!

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  10. Anji*April 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Wow! That is such an awesome idea! Love it!

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  11. Emily @ ReMarkable HomeApril 13, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    LOVE this. We are headed to the beach in a couple days! My kids would be thrilled by this. Can you mix the plaster of paris with sea water?

    I am a red head too! Come by my blog. I'm your newest follower!

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  12. AmberApril 14, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    OMG! Genius! I go to the beach twice a week and can't believe i havent tried this. what a great great idea!! Hopefully I will have a picture of mine to share with you soon on my blog :)

    ~Amber

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  13. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Genius idea! I love this! We are at the beach all the time during the summer. I love that the kids could do something like this instead of lugging all those shells home. Thanks for the idea.

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  14. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I'm featuring this idea on my blog tomorrow. Thanks again for such a great idea!

    Rachel
    http://www.holy-craft.blogspot.com

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  15. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)April 14, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

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  16. FaricaApril 14, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous!! I'm going to make an entire WALL of shells!! LOVE IT!! Happy to be your newest follower! P.S. I'm also a redhead!!

    Farica @ Southern Charm

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  17. Decor To AdoreApril 15, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I absolutely adore this project! I am hosting a Springtime Craft and Project linky party today and I would love it if you would particpate.

    There is a giveaway involved. :)

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  18. SommerApril 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Oh migosh what a brilliant idea! I want to live by a beach! I hope you will share this at my VIP party today... http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-11.html

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  19. Lindsey April 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    What an awesome idea, thanks for the tutorial! :)

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  20. TeresaApril 15, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I love this ideal.. next time I'm at the beach I will certainly do this, thank you for sharing, Teresa

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  21. MimiApril 20, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I love this creation! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to try it!

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  22. Holly LefevreApril 22, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    That is beautiful! So pretty and clever.

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  23. AlisonApril 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    This is amazing!!! Since I live near a beach in SC and was about to make the spare bedroom coastal- I'm in love with this idea! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  24. Custom ComfortsApril 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    What a great idea! Just love it! Thank you so much for sharing. Definitely going to try this. Newest follower.
    Cindy

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  25. Emily CarterApril 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    This is so clever! I can't wait to take a trip to the beach now, and I better remember plaster on my packing list!

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  26. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Love this! Will do it with my class next term for sure! Thanks.

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    I'm so glad I stumbled onto this blog. What a fantastic idea! aussiebeachgirl :)

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