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This is the hardest part,just figuring out what shell looks good where.Sort of like putting a jig-saw puzzle together. flower pot,and saucer -for this project,I used a 10 3/4' pot with a 6' saucer. Start by sealing the flower pot,inside and out,with the concrete sealer.This is going to protect any water from working its way thru to the shells.Īfter the sealer is dry,get out the trusty glue gun and have at it. An old toothbrush-or any small,stiff bristled brush Glue sticks-you're going to use plenty,so buy the big package.ġ2. rags(preferably towels-they're gonna add more texture)ġ1. paint brush-the older the better(you're gonna ruin whatever you use-so just use an old,cheap one)ĩ. glazing medium-buy the quart size at Home Depot or Lowe's-you're gonna use most of it for a pot this sizeĨ. Kilz -the spray type,I've found nothing else works better(and you'll see why,as we go along)Ħ. concrete sealer -I used Thompson's Water Sealer for concrete.It does come in a spray can.Ĥ. flower pot,and saucer-for this project,I used a 10 3/4" pot with a 6" saucerģ. shells-I like to call them "tourist shells" or craft shells-they are by no means perfect(in fact,if they are broken or halved,all the better),and the more texture they have,the better.i.e.jewel box,arks,false Angel Wings,prickly cockles,broken mini-horse conchs.You will need some slipper shells(to transition between shells),and some smooth shells (just to provide a break in the texture).You will need a LOT of these type shells.The size of the flower pot will dictate what size shell you need.You don't want to use tiny shells on a big pot(it would take forever)and you don't want to use large shells on a small pot.You do still need to randomize the sizes tho.Just for appearance sake.Ģ. Well,fellow crafters,I'm gonna tell ya.So,grab a big(this is gonna be a loooonnng post) glass of iced tea(preferably Sweet Tea-this is the South,ya know),and let's begin,shall we?ġ. I have been asked numerous time,"How do you make those planters?"