DIY decorations made from beach finds
DIY decorations made from beach finds: Create maritime jewellery for your home
Prepare beach finds correctly
Before you start, it is important to clean your finds. You can clean shells and stones in warm water with a little soap. Driftwood can be easily cleaned of sand and dirt with a brush. Then leave the pieces to air dry.
Idea 1: Picture frame with shell decor
A simple wooden frame is transformed into an eye-catcher with shells.
- What you need:
Shells, a wooden frame, hot glue gun. - This is how it works:
Stick the shells onto the frame in any pattern you like. It looks particularly beautiful if you place smaller shells as accents between larger ones. Whether you cover the frame completely or just decorate the corners is up to you.
Idea 2: Wind chimes made from driftwood and shells
A wind chime brings movement and sound to your garden or balcony.
- What you need:
Pieces of driftwood, shells with holes, string, small metal bells (optional), a drill. - This is how it works:
Drill holes in the driftwood to thread strings through. Thread shells and bells onto the strings and attach them to the driftwood. Hang the wind chime on a hook and let the wind play!
Idea 3: Decorative bowls made from large shells
Large shells are perfect as small bowls for jewellery or keys.
- What you need:
Large shells, clear lacquer or metallic colour. - This is how it works:
Clean the shells thoroughly and coat them with clear varnish for a natural shine or paint them with metallic colour. This turns them into elegant eye-catchers.
Idea 3: Decorative bowls made from large shells
Large shells are perfect as small bowls for jewellery or keys.
- What you need:
Large shells, clear lacquer or metallic paint. - So geht’s:
Clean the shells thoroughly and coat them with clear varnish for a natural shine or paint them with metallic colour. This turns them into elegant eye-catchers.
Idea 4: Maritime candle holders
Driftwood and sand can serve as the basis for unique candle holders.
- What you need:
A glass jar, sand, pieces of driftwood, candle. - This is how it works:
Fill the glass with a layer of sand and insert small pieces of driftwood. Place a candle in the centre. Your maritime light source is ready!
Idea 5: Wall art made from flotsam and jetsam
With a little creativity, flotsam and jetsam becomes a work of art on the wall.
- What you need:
Driftwood, shells, canvas or thick cardboard, glue, colours. - This is how it works:
Create a picture or collage from your found objects. For example, you can make a heart out of shells or create a small landscape out of driftwood.
Observe sustainability
When collecting, make sure that you do not damage nature. Only take loose artefacts with you and leave living shells and plants untouched. This preserves the beauty of the coast.
Our summary
DIY decorations made from beach finds are not only sustainable, but also add a personal touch to your home. Every look at the decorative pieces will remind you of your last beach holiday and bring a piece of the sea into your everyday life. Try it out – your imagination knows no bounds!
