Last month I had 2 readers contact me asking me to post EASIER painting on seashells craft projects. This project is one of them…easy and no patterns or templates are needed. All you need are the clam shells, acrylic paint markers, Mod Podge and a foam brush. You can make a dozen of them in just one weekend. Collect the seashells from a nearby beach. Wash and dry them before you get started.
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Clam Shells Seashells
Acrylic Paint Markers
Black Fine Tip Acrylic Paint Marker
Clear Mod Podge Sealer
Foam Brush
Pencil
Ruler
White Acrylic Spray Paint
Take the seashells outside. Spray them with 1 light coat of white spray paint. This will serve as the base coat. Let dry until the paint is no longer tacky.
Take a pencil and a ruler to make your checkerboard pattern. You can do the entire surface of the seashell or just certain sections. I’ve shown it done both ways.
Betem Acrylic Paint Markers are my go-to for easy seashell painting. These acrylic paint markers have dual-ended tips, don’t require any priming, no drippy messes and no foul paint odors. Use the paint markers to color-in your design. They will dry fairly quickly. Once the paint is dry I go back over the design with a Tooli-Art Fine Tip Black Acrylic Paint Marker. I use it to make the black checks and to do the outlining. The fine tip allows me preciision control. This will take a little longer to dry.
Once all of the paint is dry you need to seal-in the paint. I like to brush-on 1-2 light coats of Clear Mod Podge Sealer with a glossy finish. It goes on white but dries crystal clear.
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