Shell Encrusted Mermaid Crown

Posted 2013-11-04 by Jane Street ⇒ follow

Create a shell encrusted crown for a little mermaid - the perfect dress up accessory for a sea-themed party. As super glue is involved, this one is best for a grown up to make. Younger children can help to pick out shells and choose where they go on the headband.

Time: 10 minutes
Age: Over 10s
Level: Easy

Materials

A collection of shells

Hairband

Super glue

Sand paper

Starting materials

Method

Collect small shells from a beach or buy a bag in a craft shop or garden centre.

If your hairband has a shiny finish, lightly rub sandpaper over the area you want to stick the shells onto.

Rub with sandpaper

Apply a drop of super glue to the band and stick a shell on, holding for a few minutes until set. Try to angle the shell to have as much surface touching the hairband as possible. Repeat with more shells. Be very careful not to get super glue on your fingers.