Mermaid Crown Shell Jewelry with Liquid Fusion

Looking for an easy way to make your summer wardrobe more whimsical? Try making your own shell jewelry with Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive! This simple tutorial from Emily Steffen will show you how to use assorted seashells and Liquid Fusion to create a playful mermaid crown and matching hair clips. DIY shell jewelry is the perfect accessory for beach trips, pool days, and other fun summer experiences! 

Supplies Needed:

Supplies needed for mermaid crown shell jewelry

Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive

Assorted shells

Headband

Hair clips

Wire

Wood beads

Mesh netting

Sandpaper (optional)

Step 1: Prepare your materials

Prepare materials for mermaid crown shell jewelry

If you are using a plastic headband for the base of your crown, use sandpaper to roughen the surface and clean thoroughly before gluing the shells and other embellishments. For this shell jewelry project, Emily Steffen is also adding mesh netting "bows" and wooden bead accents. Arrange all your materials to get an idea of how you want your completed mermaid crown to look. 

Step 2: Apply glue to shell

Apply glue to the back of the shell

Working with one shell at a time, apply a small amount of Liquid Fusion to the back of the shell where it contacts the headband. 

Step 3: Assemble the mermaid crown

Assemble the mermaid crown

Assemble your mermaid crown by placing the glued shell in your desired position on the headband. Hold the shell in place while the adhesive sets. 

Step 4: Repeat until all shells are glued

Continue gluing shells to create a mermaid crown
Continue gluing shells onto the headband to complete your mermaid crown shell jewelry. Start by placing larger shells first, then fill in the gaps with smaller shells. 

Step 5: Wrap with wood beads

Wrap the mermaid crown with wood beads

String the wood beads onto a wire, then wrap them around your mermaid crown. This extra embellishment pairs well with the natural beauty of shell jewelry!

Step 6: Create matching hair clips

Create matching hair clips

To create matching mermaid hair clips, glue shells together to create a cluster slightly larger than the hair clip. Squeeze glue onto the back of the shell cluster adn press the top side of the clip into the glue. 

Step 7: Let dry and enjoy!
Mermaid crown shell jewelry with Liquid Fusion

Allow the glue to cure completely, approximately 24 hours, for a maximum-strength bond. Once the glue has cured, your handmade shell jewelry is ready to enjoy. This DIY mermaid crown and matching hair clips bring a touch of mermaid magic to any outfit!

What kind of shell jewelry will you create with Liquid Fusion? Make your own mermaid crown and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY!

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