20 January 2013

Sandprint Shadow Box

This is a fun project to do the next time you're at the beach! 

Items Needed:

Aluminum Cake Pan
Sand
Sea Shells
Plaster of Paris


aluminum cake pan, plaster of paris, sand, sea shells, hand print art, shadow box

To make your own, one-of-a-kind "sandprint," place dampened sand in an aluminum cake pan, pressing down firmly. The sand should be deep enough to make your handprint. After making handprint, place various sea shells upside down, pushing firmly into the sand. The kids have a lot of fun using the beautiful shells they have found!  Mix enough Plaster of Paris with water to make a mixture the consistency of thick cake batter (follow directions on box). Carefully pour into hand print and continue filling cake pan with about 1" of plaster. You need to work rather 
quickly as the plaster can set up pretty fast.  Let the plaster dry thoroughly before turning over to release. 

aluminum cake pan, plaster of paris, sand, sea shells, hand print art, shadow box

 My children's sandprints were mounted in a shadow box for a memorable display that I 
proudly display in my hallway.  To view my hallway makeover, click here.

Sandprint Shadow Box

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5 comments:

  1. This was a really great project that we did with our grandchildren at the beach. What a fun way to preserve those precious "sandprints."

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  2. This is super cute!! :o)

    ~Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com

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    1. I have my parents to thank for this one. I love it too.

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  3. Hi! How did you mount the handprints? What did you use?

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    1. I'm not sure my Mom and Dad made it. I will have her reply to your question. Thanks for stopping by.

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