Attaching Shells to Mirrors
Power Grab Adhesive
Do not use a glue gun. It will only last about a year. Use Power Grab by Loctite. It is a construction adhesive. It comes two ways. I buy the the one with it's own pressure valve for $6 at Home Depot. The $3 size goes in one of those large metal guns for caulking and is harder to use for small hands but great if you are applying a lot of glue to spread around surface. My husband makes my FLAT frames. I paint them white as a rule because the glue is white. Have fun.By Willietta
Silicone Glue
The best way to attach unlike materials to each other effectively is to use silicone glue.By Notetotel
Hot Glue Gun
I tried the hot glue gun first and the shells came off again quite easily. I could not locate a product called clear caulk but the silicone glue is working well so far.By Sharr
Do you have any tips for attaching shells to mirrors? Feel free to post them below.
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RE: Attaching Shells to Mirrors
Great advice about the adhesive. I have loads of shells from a year at the beach and would love to make things!
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Archived Request: Best Way To Attach Sea Shells To A Mirror
I want to glue sea shells around a large round mirror with no frame. The edge of the mirror is scratched and worn away in some places and I feel this would revive it in a creative way. Any hints on how to attach shells would be appreciated.
Sharr from Queensland
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