Seashell Snail Crafts
Create adorable seashell snails using natural materials, perfect for both kids and adults to enhance creativity and fine motor skills.
Ingredients
Craft Materials
- Assorted pieces seashells (spiral shells work best) Look for shells on the beach
- 1 unit Craft glue or hot glue gun For attaching shells together
- optional pieces Googly eyes For decoration
- as needed bottles Paint (acrylic or tempera) For decorating the snails
- 1-2 pieces Brushes If painting
- 1 pair Scissors For trimming pipe cleaners
- 2 pieces Pipe cleaners For making antennae
- as needed pieces Small stones or beads For additional decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all materials and ensure your crafting area is tidy.
Assembly
- Choose a spiraled shell for the body and a flat shell for the base.
- Attach the flat shell to the base of the spiraled shell using glue.
- Cut two long pieces of pipe cleaner and attach them to the front of the spiraled shell.
- Decorate your snail by painting it, adding googly eyes, and gluing small stones or beads.
- Allow to dry for a few hours to ensure everything is securely fastened.
Notes
Consider using different colors of paint for uniqueness. Adapt bases using driftwood or rocks.