1. Spray the three seashells with glitter spray paint
and allow them to dry.
2. This step is optional. Drill
a hole in the top of the seashell using a Dremel tool.
For more information on how this is
done, see this article. Be
very careful and use a face mask. If
you don’t want to drill a hole, you can also glue the gold
cording to the top to the top of the shell. If
you do this, I recommend using a very strong glue, like a two-part
epoxy or super glue.
3. Tie the six inch gold cord in half and knot it, to
form a loop. Thread this through
the hole in the seashell. Thread it
so the knot is hidden on the back of the seashell.
Alteratively, you can also glue the cord
to the top of the seashell, using a strong glue.
4. Next, thread the wooden bead on to the cord.
5. Next, tie a small red ribbon around the base of
the bead and tie a bow. Cut off the
excess.
6. Hot glue the two smaller cockle shells to the
sides of the large cockle shell and the side of the wooden bead to form
the wings. The photo on the right shows the back of the angel.
7. Apply a white glue all over the top and sides of
the bead. This is where you will
attach the hair.
8. Using a length of yellow or brown embroidery
floss, glue on the hair. I formed
little loops as I applied the floss, to look like curls.
You can also try using doll hair, or a
bit of cotton.
9. Thread on the gold ring to form the halo.
The seashell angel ornament is now ready
to hang on the tree!
