Kids love the Minions and today’s kid’s craft project is one that is suited for children ages 5 years and up (with adult supervision). The design was painted onto 2″ and 3 1/2″ wide clam shells but you could certainly do the same design on smooth river rocks. You only need a few supplies to make them!
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Wash the seashells in warmy soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. Why Dawn? It does the best job at removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water, air dry overnight. They must be fully dry before painting on them.
Kid’s Crafts – Painted Minions Seashells
2″ to 3 1/2″ Wide Clam Shells
Yellow and Bright Blue Acrylic Craft Paint
Paint Brush, Water Dish, Paper Towels
White and Black Fine Tip Paint Pens
Modge Podge with Glossy Finish
Foam Brush
Base coat the seashells with 2 coats of yellow acrylic craft paint allowing for 30 minutes of drying time between coats.
Use the white paint pen to make 2 oval shaped eyes with the eyes touching one another on one side. Use the black paint pen to make the mouth. Let dry. Use the black paint pen to add the pupil inside the eyes and to add the glasses. Use the white paint pen to add 2 teeth inside the black mouth. Let dry. I recommend purchasing a small set of acrylic paint pens to use in all of your seashell and rock painting crafts.
The minion is wearing bright blue colored overalls. Refer to the photograph on how to paint them onto the seashell. You may need 2 coats of paint to get the desired coverage. Let all of the paint dry and cure for 3-6 hours.
Preserving – Dip a foam brush into Modge Podge Clear Sealer and brush it across the painted surface of the seashells. Let dry. Flip the shell over and brush another coat on the reverse side. Let dry. If you’re displaying the painted shells indoors you only need 1 coat of sealer. If you’re going to place them outside I recommend 2-3 coats.
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