Sea Shell Candle Holder Craft
Sea Shell Candle Holder Craft is an easy summer keepsake that turns a simple glass tumbler and a handful of shells into a pretty decoration. It is a fun way to remember a beach trip, reuse shells you have collected, or make a thoughtful teacher gift. This simple decorating craft is quick to put together and looks lovely on a shelf, table, or desk.
Supplies
- Large clear tumbler
- Bag of seashells or shells collected from the beach
- Short, wide candle
- Small plate
Instructions
- Fill the clear tumbler with seashells.
- Place the small plate upside down over the top of the tumbler.
- Hold the plate and tumbler firmly and carefully turn them over together.
- Set the candle on top of the flat base of the tumbler to finish your sea shell candle holder.
This craft is a great reminder that easy crafts for kids can also make beautiful home decorations. Best of all, the supplies are simple and inexpensive, especially if you find them at a dollar store or gather your own shells during a summer outing.
Fun Facts
Seashells have been collected and admired for a very long time. One of the oldest known shell collections was found at Pompeii after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. People have loved keeping pretty shells from distant places for centuries.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
This craft does not require a printable template, but it pairs well with other ocean-themed classroom activities and decorating crafts.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this craft as part of a beach, ocean, or summer classroom theme. Children can sort shells by size, color, or shape before assembling the project. Teachers can also use the activity as a writing prompt by asking students to describe a favorite beach memory or imagine where each shell may have come from. This makes the project a nice mix of art, observation, and storytelling.
