Many bring from the resorts beautiful shells and glass to make the memories of summer vacations brighter. But here is what use to find them in everyday life not everyone knows. In this article we will tell you how to make a sea topiary. This stylish decor element will help not only to preserve memories of summer, but also become an original decoration of the apartment .
The master class, in which we will create a marine topiary, is executed in stages. Following the detailed instructions, you can easily make such a decorative accessory yourself.
Necessary materials
In order to create a marine topiary, you will need the following materials and tools:
- sea shells, pebbles or pieces of glass found on the sandy coast;
- polystyrene ball (it can be purchased in handicraft shops):
- bamboo stick or small branch;
- glue gun;
- a plastic cup;
- gypsum;
- a small glass vase or candlestick;
- beads and twine for decoration.
Instructions
- Prepare everything you need. Since we will create a topiary from seashells, they will be our main material. Separately, you can put off the most beautiful and large shells to decorate them with the base of our "tree".
- Start gluing the shells to the foam ball using an adhesive gun.
- In the remaining spaces and unfilled spaces place smaller pieces: pieces of coral, pebbles or beads.
- Decorate the topiary in a marine style with twine elements. You can add a bright accent with the help of a starfish.
- In the pre-prepared hole, insert a bamboo stick or branch.
- Dilute the gypsum with water, following the instructions on the package, and pour the solution into a plastic beaker.
- Place a "tree" in the glass and wait until the gypsum seizes.
- Then put the design in a decorative glass vase and fill the container with stones and shells.
- Marine topiary ready!
Using different materials, you can easily make your own unique marine topiary.
