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Decorative Oyster Shells

Copper Leafing and Oyster Shells: the perfect combination.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/decorative-oyster-shells • Posted by bumblebreeblog

This is a great tutorial on making your own DIY Decorative Oyster Shells with copper leafing. After eating yummy oysters, clean them, and then decorate!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 30

Difficulty

Pretty Easy
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Description

This is a great tutorial on making your own DIY Decorative Oyster Shells with copper leafing. After eating yummy oysters, clean them, and then decorate!

Instructions

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    Eat yummy Oysters

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    Save oyster shells

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    Wash with warm soapy water and scrub clean

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    Soak in beach water, rinse

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    Let dry

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    Use liquid copper leafing to decorate

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    Let dry

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    Decorate your space with your new Decorative Oyster Shells!