In the mood for silver seashells anyone?
Prices range from $20 for 4 or $345 for 6 {silver plated}!
I experimented with a few techniques for silvering my own seashells.
I tried acrylic paint, "Rub n Buff" and Enamel Craft Paint.
I wanted a highly reflective silver and one that didn't have a lot of black in it, like in the above pic.
Based on these criteria I settled on Krylon's Chrome as a far and away favorite.
I experimented with a few techniques for silvering my own seashells.
I tried acrylic paint, "Rub n Buff" and Enamel Craft Paint.
I wanted a highly reflective silver and one that didn't have a lot of black in it, like in the above pic.
Based on these criteria I settled on Krylon's Chrome as a far and away favorite.
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No bathroom window- so this is with a flash...other pics show the color better.    I'm pretty happy with the result, I think it looks pretty darn close to the original. Hope you all are having better project weather than I am! Make sure you check out these awesome blogs that decided they likes this project! - Becca - Linked up at these great PARTIES, here and here. |
53 comments:
I love, love, love this idea, Becca--I'm so glad for your trials that saves us from all of the experimentation :P.
That's an awesome idea, they look so nice!
Hi, I'm your newest follower over from the hop!
I would like to invite you to post this on our Crafty hop. Here's the link: Purple Froggie Clay Stuff
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Cindy
That is awesome! I spray painted some shells silver for last Christmas' tree. Yours look very chic.
looks better than the original ;) i'll have to try this soon! found you over at mad in crafts, stop by for a visit sometime
Jackie
http://jaclyndesigns.blogspot.com/
Awesome, they look great, thanks for sharing!
Awesome! I'm definitely doing this! Thanks for the inspiration! http://homesandbabies.blogspot.com
Very pretty! I love your jars too, thanks for the idea. :)
Pretty!! They'd look lovely in my bathroom too.
Found you via Tip Me Tuesday.
Ok now here is an excellent idea and I'm going to borrow this one! I love these beautiful shells, silver is my color and I can't wait to try!
Susan
Gorgeous! I just love them. Thanks so much for the tip. :-)
Totally cool. I love the jar in the bathroom!!!
oh i love this...i have some of this paint!! i just bought some shells for another project!! thanks for sharing :)
love the way these shells look in the jar. im going to have to write this one down on my todo list.
lauren
Pretty!
Oh, this is fabulous, through and through! I love them! Thank you so much for sharing!
MJ @ MD School Mrs.
They turned out great! I love the richness of silver look.
Happy Memorial Day weekend :O)
Hugs,
Marie
I absolutely LOVE how the shells look in the jar!
What a great idea!! Love how the shells look in the jar!
Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
I hope to see you again tomorrow!
xoxo,
Vanessa
I love this project and will be doing it soon!
Jeanne
www.buildingitonpennies.com
stoppin by from Petite Hermine and I LOVE this! thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower and love the cleaning supplies as well :)
~ Jill from 'Just Dream, Jelly Bean!'
Came across your stunning project from Craft-O-Maniac. Love your idea and thanks for sharing it!
I'm visiting via "It's So Very Cherry's" party
and I find i love what you do I will follow you too. love the silver shells! Im a beach lover that lives in Ohio (NO Beach) But I love the coasts of the USA sand, water...seagulls shells I love it so
KAT Griffin
I did these for Christmas and made a ton of decorations with them! In fact, they're still around as accents. Great job, and they look just stunning in the jar.
I'm loving the silver shells~so pretty! I have just a couple big silver shells in my bathroom and they really do add charm. I love yours in a jar- thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
What a fantastic idea! I have tons of shells lying around and these are a perfect, more modern solution for my nautical bonus room. Thank you for sharing! I'm visiting from At Home With K Link Party.
repurposedlifedesigns.blogspot.com
I love silver coated shells! I've used them for so many different projects to give it a little bling! Thanks for sharing this tutorial, your shells turned out great! I am visiting you from coastalcharm link party and am your newest follower.
sherry
Super Sweet! I am back from a Beach trip with a whole lot of seashells! I will be using some of those pretties and give this a try. Thank you so much for sharing!
I think you just gave me another good reason to take a trip to the beach! Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us.
It looks great! Thanks for sharing!
I have done this also and have loved the result! I hadn't figured out a great way to display them - love them in the jar - thanks for the inspiration!
http://bjdhausdesign.blogspot.com/
great idea and great color! i love these!
wow that is awesome. thank you so much for the tutorial. I found your shells through the little luna linky party. Come and say hi back I love bloggy friends. And please Vote for me on my blog thanks it only takes 2 seconds I promise
A mommy's life...with a touch of YELLOW
tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com
Very pretty! :-)
What a great idea. I love it.
http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/
Those are beautiful. You have great tastes. I am highlighting these at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my "featured" butotn.
My post is about shells too!!!! And I am bonkers for them... Your idea of painting them yourself was divine & now I know the best product since you did all the research... THANK YOU!!!!! Love the shells... good luck on the weather & send some of that rain down here as we're burning up!
Charlene
I just found your blog today & am obsessed with shells & sea shore goodies this season! Thanks so much for the idea!!! Your blog is officially my favorite!
Hi Becca! I love this idea!! I used your tip and made my own shells...check them out if you have a minute!
http://www.freestylinbeth.com/2011/07/718.html
Thanks so much for the tip!!
www.freestylinbeth.com
I am shocked at the power of spray paint! Lol. I am your newest follower. Thank you so much for linking this up to My Favorite Things Friday Link Party! You have earned a spot in the Stay At Home Nation Spotlight this week! Come by & check it out! I can't wait to see what you link up this week! Have a great weekend!
~Iffy~
aka Cameron
Here is an excellent idea and I am going to make this one! These beautiful shells, silver are my favorite.
I am really very glad after read here and I appreciate for the information that you presented here.
This is great! I came back from vacation this summer with a trash bag full of shells. You could paint them as you did or possibly different colors to match your decor. Never thought of that!
Thanks for sharing!
Deanna@DeelitefulCreations
I love the silver shells. You have given me the inspiration to do something similar. I was thinking about doing them in shades of watery blues and greens for my bathroom. Thank you.
Great idea! I have a jar filled with shells from our first summer vacation and this would make idea would create a lasting decor! Hope you can link up at my Homemaking Party :).
Pinned this!!!!
Now I know what to do with all the shells we have. Thanks for the tip on which spray paint to use. Pinning this.
Visiting from Clean & Scentsible. Following you now. :)
Love this..great Pottery Barn Knock off..I get their catalog all the time just to see what I can DIY to match their stuff!
Sarah
www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com
beautiful!! I have seashells in my bathroom right now - - and now I am tempted to spray paint them!!! These look great. :)
I'm pinning it now! lol
Hope your weather clears up!
Carla
Mrs. No-No Knows
These look so pretty! I have not seen them before. Love it for a beachy decor. I am a new Pinterest follower visiting from Passionately Artistic. Vicky from Mess For Less
Thanks for the great tip! They look like silver to me!! Thank you for sharing your lovely project at Potpourri Friday!
This is a great idea. I love all things beachy. I'm going to pin this!
Love them in that jar!!!
Thanks for linking it up!
--Katie
@ Creatively Living
Love these! they look great in the cracker jar! thank you for linking up to our Uncommonly Yours party! Bonnie ;)
I have not tried the chrome paint yet (surprise!)...These are gorgeous.
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