STYROFOAM Crafts STYROFOAM Crafts
Seashell Frame
Designed by: Kathleen George

Typical Project Completion Time: 2-4 hours

Materials Needed
Seashell Frame

STYROFOAM* Brand Foam:
1- 1" x 12" x 18" sheet

Other Materials:
Fine beach sand
2- cups shells
1-7" square of white felt
Mod Podge Matt Medium
Serrated knife
Thick craft glue
Pencil
Small paint brush

Instructions
1. Cut sheet of foam to measure 7" x 9". Measure and mark 1 1/2" border around each side. Cut out resulting rectangle from center of sheet.
2. Cut second piece of foam measuring 1" x 1 1/2" x 4 3/4"; trim bottom of piece so it sits back at an angle. This piece will be glued to bottom of back of frame for support.
3. Brush craft glue over front and inner and outer sides of frame. Sprinkle with sand.
4. While glue is wet, push shells directly into surface of STYROFOAM; let dry thoroughly. Brush on Mod Podge Matt Medium to finish.
5. Glue piece of felt measuring 5" x 7" over hole on back of frame, leaving one end open to insert photograph. Select open end based on if frame will be used horizontally or vertically.
6. Glue supporting piece to back of frame.
Form No. 179-01011
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company