Decoration

Push small Beach Shells into Self-Hardening clay. The clay relief is glued onto a canvas panel which is mounted in a lovely, big zinc frame.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

1

Roll out the clay to fit in the thickness of the frame. Cut the clay into 10 x 10cm squares, so it also fits within the size of the frame. Make another two smaller squares ( size).

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

2

The rough surface is created by pushing a file into the wet clay, for example.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

3

Mark the large piece of clay into four squares by lightly pressing the edge of a ruler into it. Push various small beach shells into each square.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

4

When the clay is completely dry (approx. 24 hours), you can glue any loose shells back on.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

5

Glue the canvas panel onto the back of the frame.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

6

Glue the clay relief onto the canvas panel.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame

7

Finally glue the small clay squares and the shells onto the frame.

A Beach Icon made in a zinc frame