Seashell mirrors are a fabulous way to display ocean treasures in a fun, classy and useful way in your home.

Seashell mirrors can be large, floor length styles or small, accent wall hangings for display in your hallway, kitchen or laundry rooms. You can find many styles, shapes and types of seashell mirrors. Some seashell mirrors are made in a monochromatic color scheme such as all white shells, or can be found made from the same variety of seashell such as calico scallops but in a variety of colors. Styles can vary and contain all small seashells or can be mixed and matched with larger clam shells and starfish, offset by smaller shells such as scallop or olive shells.

Seashell Mirrors are an Easy Do-It-Yourself Decorating Project

Seashell mirrors are one of the easiest do-it-yourself seashell crafts to make. All you need is a framed mirror, a glue gun, and of course…seashells! Don’t be afraid to check out thrift stores or garage sales for large framed mirrors. Even if the frame is marred with scratches or uneven paint, no worries, because you are going to cover the entire frame with seashells anyway! You may also find smaller, inexpensive mirrors in unfinished frames at your local craft superstore.

Seashells for seashell mirrors can be found in a variety of places such as seashell supply stores on the internet, local craft stores or even dollar stores in certain areas of the country. If you are a beachcomber and have boxes of seashells from your many trips to the beach, this is a great way to display and use your finds in a way where you can enjoy them everyday!

Next, decide on the design for your seashell mirrors. Do you want seashells in a particular color or style? It’s a good idea to arrange your seashells on your seashell mirror frame before you begin gluing incase you decide to change the shell layout, placement or design. Once you’ve decided on your design, you may begin gluing the seashells on to the frame of your shell mirror. Shell mirrors that contain large and small seashells usually have the larger shells as the base layer. Seashells placed on topmost layers, should be smaller and colorful and fill in the gaps between shells so no part of the frame beneath is showing through.

Seashells have brighter color when wet. If you prefer the boldness of the colors, then be sure to finish your project with a few coat of clear gloss spray paint. Be sure to cover the mirror itself so the spray doesn’t cloud the reflective surface. You can use a fitted piece of cardboard or newspaper taped to the mirror’s surface to shield the mirror from the glossy spray.

Seashell Mirrors Add Smart Decorating Accents to your Home

Even if you don’t have a beach house or live anywhere near the beach, seashell mirrors have place in almost any style décor. The varied colors of the shells on seashell mirrors blend with most color palettes of walls and furniture. With the recent move toward natural hues and textures, seashells in browns, pink, apricot and white accent both warm and cool tone paint colors and make for interesting natural texture.

Large mirrors make a great focal point when placed above a fireplace mantle or in an entrance hallway above a natural or painted wood cabinet. Smaller accent mirrors make wonderful accent pieces in bedrooms, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens and anywhere needing some colorful texture. Seashell mirrors reflect natural light as well, so strategic placement of larger mirrors or a grouping of smaller mirrors can make smaller rooms appear larger.

Some examples can have backing like picture frames and can be stand alone. Mix and match your stand alone mirrors amongst pictures of your beach vacation photos. Smaller mirrors also make great keepsakes for family and friends or even party favors for smaller summer gatherings.

Regardless of what style, size or display method you choose for your seashell mirrors, these easy to make, colorful and texture-filled pieces will add an elegant touch of nature to your home.

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