Crafting and decoupage is kinda my thing. I make a ton of shell ring dishes, oyster ornaments, and decorated waxed amaryllis bulbs. These are some of the products I like and use.
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Oyster Shell Crafts
Oyster Shell Crafts
These are all the products I use to make my Oyster Ring Dishes
Get the pre-drilled mixed 3-4" oysters for ornaments.
Oyster Shells Etsy
There are so many places I get my oyster shells from, but for the every day crafter Amazon is the easiest and least expensive.
Oyster Shells Amazon
These scallop shells are a standard for my ring dishes.
Scallop Shells Amazon
By far my most favorite napkin prints
Caspari Napkins….my favorite designs for decoupage.
UV resin gives the highest gloss finish. Not for beginner crafters nor children. No smell and non-yellowing.
UV Resin
These are the uv lights I use. I like bc when charged there are no wires. Plus you can split into two lights.
The highest shine and closest to real gold leaf color.
Liquid Leaf® - Classic Gold - 6110
I use this as a thin base before I lay the napkin. AND then I top coat with another layer of mod podge once the napkin is on the shell.
Mod Podge Gloss Sealer, Glue & Finish
This is a great top coat for the every day crafter. High gloss and Easy clean up too.
Triple Thick Gloss Glaze
I use a myriad of brushes in my work. Never anything too expensive or hard to clean.
Craft Brushes
This brand has some fabulous designs to use in decoupage. Thousands of designs to pick from. Colors are pretty steadfast and don’t run.
Ihr brand has some great designs and high quality napkins for decoupage.
Boston Intl has some great designs and the colors don’t bleed.
Boston Intl Napkins
Great website for individual and hard to find napkins.
Napkins2go
Some very unique napkins. Lovely artisan designs.
Paperproducts Design
I really like the Ribbi brand bought on Amazon. Every color is great to compliment the designs on oyster ornaments. 3/8” is the size I use.
Ribbli Red Velvet Ribbon 3/8 Inch 25 Yard
I prefer a satin finish bead on my oyster ornaments.
Large Mouth Gold Beads
this is an easy glossy top coat
Clear Spray Paint
I like this primer bc I can do lots of shells at once and the satine finish helps adhere the decoupage design to the shell.
2X Ultra Cover Primer Spray
Don't buy the cheap crap…good packing tape matters. I only use 3M.
3M Packaging Tapes | 3M United States
Buying shipping boxes in bulk saves a ton of money. Plus better shipping boxes means no broken items in shipping.
Boxes | Shipping, Cardboard, Corrugated in Stock
Whenever I wrap my shells in this eco-wrap people are amazed at how durable yet lightweight this kraft paper wrap is. Takes up little space until you are ready to use it. Simply pull to expand and wrap.
Tera Honeycomb Packing Paper 12x100 Eco
I create my own designs and then make custom tissue paper for decoupage. Personalize anything using this paper.
