Shell Paperweight Craft

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Shell Paperweight Craft

Hannah Milman shows how to create a beach-inspired paperweight using shells.

Shell Paperweight

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Tools and Materials

Glass paperweight kit
Mat board
Craft knife or scissors
Beacon 527 adhesive
Small shells and other beach findings

Shell Paperweight How-To

Using cardboard insert that comes with paperweight as a template, trace circle onto desired color of mat board and cut out.
Attach shells to mat board in desired pattern using Beacon 527 adhesive. Be sure to use shells that are small or flat enough to fit easily under the dome of the paperweight.
Glue round into paperweight and, once dry, attach adhesive felt round to bottom.

Resources

Glass paperweight kits available from Photo Weights; Beacon 527 adhesive available from amazon.com.

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