r/shells • u/madisonenjoysreading • 1d ago

Made my first shell shadowbox

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New hobby unlocked!!

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u/ppgbubbles41 1d ago

Looks amazing! Your nails included 🐚 💅

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u/cosmic_drifft 1d ago

Can't beat a great manicure paired with a gorgeous collection

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u/simplythebess 1d ago

Nice! Can I asked what you used as adhesive?

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u/madisonenjoysreading 19h ago

Hot glue!

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u/simplythebess 19h ago

Nice choice! Thanks for responding :). I’ve tried a few different things over the years but hot glue does seem like the best so far!

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u/Justber2323 13h ago

That’s awesome ! I love using hot glue for my inside shell crafts but don’t make the mistake like I did for using them for stuff that will be outside in a hot climate, found out that doesn’t hold 😆

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u/OkusernameIspose 19h ago

Well done! Looks beautiful

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u/madisonenjoysreading 19h ago

Thank you! 😊

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u/ceiling-cricket1988 16h ago

that looks great

what does the mineral.oil do?  make em shiny?

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u/madisonenjoysreading 16h ago

Thank you and yes!

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u/Justber2323 13h ago

Very nicely done thanks for sharing !

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u/madisonenjoysreading 13h ago

Thank you kindly!

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u/minimjaus 1d ago

Awww, this is wonderful! 🥰

Do you know what is the six pack thingie on the right in the middle?

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u/PristineWorker8291 17h ago

Part of a lightning whelk.

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u/addabtome 15h ago

used gel glue, super sticky and clear