Mix yellow and blue together to make green. Mix blue and red together to make purple. Popular Capiz shell colors include blue, purple, and pink.
The vinegar makes the colors rich and vibrant.
You can put the shells in the bowl horizontally and stack them on top of each other.
It will not take very long for the gel food coloring to take effect.
The food coloring will not harm your shells.
You can let your shells air dry either inside or outdoors. Your shells should dry in about 1-3 hours.
This will protect your surface from any paint.
Avoid using too much water. If your wax paper is too wet, it will not iron correctly.
If you run out of paint, simply mix more to finish covering the wax paper.
Make sure you cover the edges well, so they don’t lift up and peel away.
Use a low heat setting when you do this, as well.
You can also use an X-ACTO knife to cut out your faux shells.
This way, you can easily run thread or string through your faux shells to make different items.
This creates a personalized, beach-inspired decoration or gift. For best results, use square Capiz shells and work from top to bottom. Choose to layer the shells for an opaque look, or place them side by side for a transparent style.
For a more permanent hold, apply a small dab of hot glue to the edges of your shells. Use this instead of the craft glue. You can also do this around the edge of a mirror.
You can then hang your ornaments or garland around your home or from a holiday tree.
Locate a piece of driftwood from a beach, or buy 1 online. You can spread out your shells, or you can place them directly next to each other. Either option creates a lovely decoration. Use a simple knot to secure your shells, then double or triple knot the string at the top to connect it to your driftwood. For a secure hold, apply a small dab of hot glue over the string on top. This way, your string will not fall out of the driftwood.
You can match the color of your thread to the color of your lampshade. Arrange your shells immediately next to each other, or leave 1⁄4–1⁄2 in (0. 64–1. 27 cm) in between each shell.
