3 Ways To Create Seashell Wind Chimes

You can stain or paint your embroidery hoop if you wish to change the color of the wood.

The hole can be placed anywhere on the shell, keeping in mind that the position in which the shell hangs will be dictated by the hole’s location. It’s important to use a very small drill bit so that the string will fit but the shell won’t crack. [6] X Expert Source Nicole BolinCrafts & DIY Specialist Expert Interview. 29 October 2020. Be sure to drill slowly so the shells don’t break. [7] X Expert Source Nicole BolinCrafts & DIY Specialist Expert Interview. 29 October 2020. Alternatively, you might be able to simply glue gun the shells to a string. [8] X Expert Source Nicole BolinCrafts & DIY Specialist Expert Interview. 29 October 2020.

Make sure that each seashell is hung closely enough to its neighbor to strike against it in the breeze. This may require using greater or fewer than 24 shells depending on the size of your shells and your embroidery hoop.

You can hide the string and knots by decorating the top of the driftwood with shells that you hot-glue on.