Saturday, July 23, 2011

Step by step tutorial to make pista shell flowers

MATERIALS NEEDED

1. Pista shells. Collect enough shells. Wash and dry them.



2. Take a small square card board piece for each flower.

3. Play dough. I got this in dollar store. With a pack of one, we can make upto 4 or 5 flowers.



4. Glue, u get 3 bottles for a dollar.



5. Paint. You can use any kind of paint. I used nail polish to paint the flowers. I bought few shades in dollar store.


STEPS TO MAKE PISTA SHELL FLOWERS

1. Take a small piece of play dough in a round shape and stick it on the center of the card board piece.




2. Apply Glue on the center of the dough and stick the shells in the form of a bud. Stick an other round of shells around the bud. Repeat the same process until you get a flower shape.








3. Wipe out the extra glue. Let the flowers dry for a day. Cut out the extra card board. Stick a thick thread on the back of the flower to hang them.




4. When the flower is completely dried, paint it. You can paint a flower in double shade according to your taste. Apply 2 coats of paint for a rich color. Decorate according to your taste.

14 comments:

Unknown said...

hey thanks a lot Siri...I appreciate your prompt reply

Siri said...

You r most welcome...

Nayana said...

Thanks Siri just loved the flower ,planning to make one .

Daisy said...
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Daisy said...

A very detailed description Siri. Thanks for sharing. I tried making one like you, but definately no where close to yours. Beautiful.

Siri said...

Thank you

Seema said...

Hi Siri,

I stumbled into your blog when I was looking for ways to use Pista shells. My daughters and I had a great time doing these cute flowers inspired by your blog. I have posted the pics in my space. Please do check whenever you find time.

http://seemabbas.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/a-crafty-weekend/

Regards,
Seema

painted princess collection said...

your pista shell lotus is very attractive and inspiring to try thanks for sharing
anandhirajan
http://scrapellery.blogspot.com

painted princess collection said...

your pista shell lotus is very attractive and inspiring to try thanks for sharing
anandhirajan
http://scrapellery.blogspot.com

Siri said...

Thanks Seema..

Siri said...

Thanks AnandiRajan.

Chandana said...

Thanks for sharing Siri :)
Looking forward to see more something like this which is easy to do at home.

swati said...

excellent art siri. really wonerfull

Anonymous said...

Thankyou for sharing siri! Love your blog.