Start in one area of the urn and begin by adding a simple row of similar looking shells using the hot glue gun. You’re essentially creating bands up and down the urn- using one particular type of shell. Place a bead of hot glue onto the perimeter of the shell then push it into place on the urn. It helps to let the shape of your particular vessel and the shell dictate your design. At the base of the urn, leave a little space, so that the shell’s edge doesn’t chip off or scratch the surface of the table it’s sitting on and remember to rotate the shells in different directions, as well for visual interest and better coverage. We used shells in a variety of shapes and colors.

Start in one area of the urn and begin by adding a simple row of similar looking shells using the hot glue gun. You’re essentially creating bands up and down the urn- using one particular type of shell. Place a bead of hot glue onto the perimeter of the shell then push it into place on the urn. It helps to let the shape of your particular vessel and the shell dictate your design. At the base of the urn, leave a little space, so that the shell’s edge doesn’t chip off or scratch the surface of the table it’s sitting on and remember to rotate the shells in different directions, as well for visual interest and better coverage. We used shells in a variety of shapes and colors.

Start in one area of the urn and begin by adding a simple row of similar looking shells using the hot glue gun. You’re essentially creating bands up and down the urn- using one particular type of shell. Place a bead of hot glue onto the perimeter of the shell then push it into place on the urn. It helps to let the shape of your particular vessel and the shell dictate your design. At the base of the urn, leave a little space, so that the shell’s edge doesn’t chip off or scratch the surface of the table it’s sitting on and remember to rotate the shells in different directions, as well for visual interest and better coverage. We used shells in a variety of shapes and colors.

Start in one area of the urn and begin by adding a simple row of similar looking shells using the hot glue gun. You’re essentially creating bands up and down the urn- using one particular type of shell. Place a bead of hot glue onto the perimeter of the shell then push it into place on the urn. It helps to let the shape of your particular vessel and the shell dictate your design. At the base of the urn, leave a little space, so that the shell’s edge doesn’t chip off or scratch the surface of the table it’s sitting on and remember to rotate the shells in different directions, as well for visual interest and better coverage. We used shells in a variety of shapes and colors.

As you work, flip the urn upside down for better access to the urn’s surface when necessary. Add glue to the back of each sand dollar and push into place, varying the size of the sand dollars as you work. Sand dollars work great on the flatter surfaces of the vessel. You can also flip the sand dollars facing in the wrong direction, depending on the shape of your vessel so that they lay flat. Think of it like putting a puzzle together.

As you work, flip the urn upside down for better access to the urn’s surface when necessary. Add glue to the back of each sand dollar and push into place, varying the size of the sand dollars as you work. Sand dollars work great on the flatter surfaces of the vessel. You can also flip the sand dollars facing in the wrong direction, depending on the shape of your vessel so that they lay flat. Think of it like putting a puzzle together.

Once the urn is largely covered, fill in the nooks and crannies and camouflage any wayward globs of hot glue with the smaller shells. This is the main reason we suggest going with a neutral colored urn- if there are spaces that show through when you’re finished they won’t be that obvious to the naked eye! Also, the smaller shells are useful as you get close to the top edge of the urn.

Once the urn is largely covered, fill in the nooks and crannies and camouflage any wayward globs of hot glue with the smaller shells. This is the main reason we suggest going with a neutral colored urn- if there are spaces that show through when you’re finished they won’t be that obvious to the naked eye! Also, the smaller shells are useful as you get close to the top edge of the urn.