tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657850732366899787.post8448346129660345742..comments2023-10-25T04:41:29.926-04:00Comments on Joanna Campbell Slan: Directions for Making a Shell MirrorJoanna Campbell Slanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657850732366899787.post-75342483353743854782011-03-29T14:50:58.256-04:002011-03-29T14:50:58.256-04:00Mary, I like the tip about the polyurethane keepin...Mary, I like the tip about the polyurethane keeping the shells from fading. I hadn't thought about that! It also helps protect them because it's like another layer of glue, isn't it?Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657850732366899787.post-52684387688978136622011-03-17T17:58:29.484-04:002011-03-17T17:58:29.484-04:00For most of my shell art, I spray the finished pro...For most of my shell art, I spray the finished product with shellac or a non-yellowing polyurethane. The shine brings out all of the shell colors and it seals them so that they don't fade over time. Sunlight and time are not kind to shells. The sealant also protects dyed shells. Nice work. I started to make a mirror or frame but went in a different direction.Maryhttp://leggygillin.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-657850732366899787.post-13420995911851083872011-01-23T19:17:49.127-05:002011-01-23T19:17:49.127-05:00Love this!!! I have a lot of small sea shells and ...Love this!!! I have a lot of small sea shells and wanting to put on frames, but I like the mirror idea. My bathroom is beach theme and now I have to try this project. Thanks for sharing. <br /><br />KellieKellie Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836743500293015721noreply@blogger.com