Learn how to gild seashells and turn them into metallic beauties.
Learn How to Gild Seashells, using the method of liquid guilding, as well as gold leafing.
Sure, you can get a metallic look by simply spray painting seashells as seen with silver here, here, and here, but when you gild seashells you will get a beautiful texture that paint cannot achieve.
For everyone not familiar with the process, here is the official definition of Gilding from Wikipedia: Gilding covers a number of decorative techniques for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold.
While liquid guilding is quick and easy to use, and without mess (you simply brush it on), gold leafing creates a richer look. There are Gold Leafing Starter Kits that come with everything you'll need, including sealer. For the tutorials, head over to Atta Girl Says.
Sure, you can get a metallic look by simply spray painting seashells as seen with silver here, here, and here, but when you gild seashells you will get a beautiful texture that paint cannot achieve.
For everyone not familiar with the process, here is the official definition of Gilding from Wikipedia: Gilding covers a number of decorative techniques for applying fine gold leaf or powder to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold.
