Dress up your guests’ wine glasses for the summer! Seashell wine charms take minutes to make, but they are sure to be a conversation starter at your beach party or backyard barbecue.
Why we love this project
Use seashells (or even sea glass) you find while beach combing, or purchase seashells online or from the craft store to make these easy seashell wine charms. All you need to make them is glue, suction cups, and seashells! If you are making these for gifts, I can also show you how to paint on wine glasses for an even prettier presentation!
Craft supplies you will need
*Any strong, viscous glue will work. I find that glue from a hot glue gun doesn’t stick well to the suction cups, so I don’t advise hot glue. For the seashells, choose small shells (about 1-inch across). That is, shells with rounded backs so the suction cup will fit. Clam and scallop shells, for example, will likely be too hollow in the back for the suction cup to reach the glass.
How to Make Seashell Wine Charms
- To make seashell wine glass charms, simply glue the suction cup (non-suction side) to the back of a shell. For best results, place the suction cup on your protected work surface, suction cup down. I find freezer paper works well here to cover your work surface.
- Add glue to the top of the suction cup and rest the shell on top, holding the shell lightly until the glue sets. Let the glue dry completely before using your wine charms.
Looking for more summer party ideas? Serve boozy cocktail slushies as freezer pops for easy, refreshing drinks to enjoy at the beach and pool or in the backyard.
If you like this idea, you can make wine charms from any trinkets for any season. I even used this method to make Lego Minifigures wine charms.
You can personalize your wine charms for summer any way you like. In addition to seashells, try sea glass or even little summer-themed toys such as light-weight party favors. I’m pretty sure I’ll never purchase store-bought wine charms again! See below for more beach crafts or visit our adult crafts section for more inspiration!
More beach crafts using seashells and sea glass
Sea Shell Wine Charms
Make easy seashell wine glass charms with just a couple of supplies. Glue, seashells, and suction cups are all you need. These make great gifts, too!
Supplies
- Gorilla Glue or Super Glue
- Assorted seashells
- Mini suction cups 20 mm
- Freezer paper optional
Instructions
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To make seashell wine charms, simply glue the suction cup (non-suction side) to the back of a shell.
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For best results, place the suction cup on your protected work surface, suction cup down. I find freezer paper works well here to cover your work surface. Add glue to the top of the suction cup and rest the shell on top, holding the shell lightly until the glue sets.
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Let the glue dry completely before using your wine charms.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Any strong, viscous glue will work. I find that glue from a hot glue gun doesn’t stick well to the suction cups, so I don’t advise hot glue.
- For the seashells, choose small shells (about 1-inch across). That is, shells with rounded backs so the suction cup will fit. Clam and scallop shells, for example, will likely be too hollow in the back for the suction cup to reach the glass.
This post originally appeared here on Jul 3, 2018.
Meaghan Mountford was a professional cookie decorator for nearly a decade before starting The Decorated Cookie in 2008, a blog about decorated cookies, painted marshmallows, and other crafty sweets. She is the author of two cookbooks, Cookie Sensations and Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion.
