DIY Oyster Shell Wreath | Coastal Decor Tutorial Using Decoupage & Painted Shells

Learn how to make a beautiful coastal-inspired oyster shell wreath using a mixture of decoupaged and hand-painted oyster shells! In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how I prep, paint, decoupage, resin coat, and assemble the shells into an elegant wreath perfect for your front door or beach-inspired home decor. In this video, I share helpful tips for choosing the best oyster shells for painting versus decoupage, how to avoid wrinkles while applying napkins, why I use UV resin instead of epoxy, and how I securely attach the shells for outdoor use in a warm climate. This project combines coastal charm with elegant blue and white tones, metallic gold edging, and glossy finishes to create a one-of-a-kind wreath that’s perfect for summer decor, beach house decorating, or year-round coastal style. If you enjoy DIY coastal decor, decoupage crafts, shell art, and creative home decorating projects, be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future videos! Materials (Affiliate links): Silicone Brush: https://amzn.to/3RoHp49 UV Resin: https://amzn.to/49gIcu1 UV Light: https://amzn.to/4uoIU0N Butane Torch: https://amzn.to/3RqpY37 Gold Metallic Paint: https://amzn.to/4tQlaSc Mod Podge: https://amzn.to/3PIdtPP E6000: https://amzn.to/4dKAKZC Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Final Reveal 00:26 Preparing the Oyster Shells 01:24 Painting the Shells 02:15 Sorting Shells for Painting vs Decoupage 05:32 Deciding on the Napkin Design 06:06 Prepping the Napkin for Decoupage 06:49 Applying Mod Podge & Decoupaging 08:27 Cleaning Up the Shell Edges 09:26 Adding Metallic Gold Edges 10:07 Applying UV Resin Top Coat 11:33 Wrapping the Frame with Jute Twine 14:24 Final Wreath Assembly 15:29 Why I Use Hot Glue + E6000 16:27 Final Reveal & Outro 🔔 Subscribe: ‪@ikkilikkihandcrafted‬ 👍 Like this video? Hit the thumbs up! 💬 Leave a comment and let me know your favorite design! Connect with me: INSTAGRAM: @ikkilikkihandcrafted FACEBOOK: @ikkilikkihandcrafted TIKTOK: @ikkilikkihandcrafted PINTEREST: @ikkilikki STORE: www.ikkilikki.com