Mandala Dotted Shells
By Diana Watkins
I painted these shells using acrylic paint as a background and Puffy 3-D dimensional paint for the dots.
Supplies
- Clean shells, starfish, or sand dollars
- Silicone painting mat
- 1-inch flat paint brush
- 1/8-inch point brush
- Acrylic paint in five complementary colors, gloss and matte, 2 fluid ounces each
- Puffy 3-D paint in five complementary colors,1 fluid ounce each
- Mod Podge (matte or gloss), 8 fluid ounces
- Art palette dish or paper plate for your paint
Paint the Shell
- Paint each shell using acrylic paint in a single solid color, two to three coats, using the 1-inch flat brush. You can leave parts of the shells unpainted. Allow to dry.
- Paint large circles on shell using acrylic paint with the 1/8-inch pointed brush. Let dry.
- Add dots with Puffy 3-D paint, layering on top of large circles, and adding additional dots in various patterns. Allow to fully dry.
- Coat with Mod Podge on one side. When dry, coat the other side.
Pro tip:
Paint colors work best when you alternate from dark to light, letting the paint dry in between each step.
Happy painting!
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This article appeared in Beachcombing Magazine Volume 39 November/December 2023.
