Comments on: Easy to Make Oyster Shell Mirror

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:22:42 +0000

In reply to Suzie.

Hi Suzie,

I don’t have one off hand, but I’ll get hubby to take it down so I can get a picture and send it to you. Give me a day or two.

I sanded and then primed. The only reason I sanded is that I had a coat of paint on the wood. If you are using raw wood, you could get away with just priming.

I so love that mirror! I know you will, too. Do you have your oyster shells?

By: Suzie

Suzie — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:09:59 +0000

Hi Lynn,

Any chance you have a picture of the back? I am so obsessed with this project so I am determined to give it a go (assuming I can hunt down the oysters!)

Also, I know you mentioned priming the wood first. Did you prime and then sand? because I don’t want the color of the natural wood to show through but I also don’t want the shells to not stick. Thank you so much for the break down of this gorgeous DIY!

Best,

By: lynn

lynn — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:12:03 +0000

In reply to Kimberly wise. Hi Kimberly, I need to change that in the post, thanks for reminding me. This is what I'm using now. Be sure to send a picture! You will love that mirror! Hugs, Lynn

By: Kimberly wise

Kimberly wise — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:31:17 +0000

Your mirror is beautiful, thank you for sharing. I’ve used the Tec stick n stay in several projects but understand it’s now discontinued. Have you found a replacement that works as well? I appreciate any suggestions

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:26:22 +0000

In reply to Colleen. Hi Colleen, I agree about the glue gun. The only problem is that there are ALOT of shells on this mirror and I was going through glue sticks like no one's business!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:46:54 +0000

I live on the coast and oyster shells are plentiful. I have made several crafts/ art pieces and a simple glue gun works great for gluing oyster shells.

By: lynn

lynn — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:38:24 +0000

In reply to Melody Townsend.

Hi Melody,

I am so thrilled! Do send me a picture of your finished mirror. I still absolutely love mine…5 years later.

By: Melody Townsend

Melody Townsend — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:54:20 +0000

What a beautiful mirror! It’s truly a work of art! I found you while browsing for any mirrors that were white rounded wicker. After reading your entire “blog”, I have changed my original plan from miscellaneous shells to your style! Also, your adhesive might just work! I will send you the results once my project is completed. Thank you so much!

By: lynn

lynn — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 12:57:34 +0000

In reply to Gina.

Hi Gina,

I *think* that would work, but I haven’t done it so I don’t know for sure. There sure are a lot of crafts out there that use plaster of paris to adhere shells, so I would give it a try!

By: Gina

Gina — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 14:23:30 +0000

In reply to lynn. I would like to do a large flower pot with oyster shells…would I use plaster of Paris for that?