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22 Hands-on Fun Ocean Sea Shell Activities For Teens

June 22, 2023 | Leave a Comment
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I have 22 fun ocean sea shell activities for teens. Also, you’ll love more ideas on my pages Oceans, Homeschool Middle School and How to Homeschool High School.

There seems to always be a lot of fun ocean seashell crafts for the younger kids but not so much for older kids and especially teens.

I found a great list of crafts that are fun and more challenging.

From tinkling wind chimes to elegant artwork there are plenty of choices here to use for fun craft projects that will brighten up their room or have a special place on the mantle

22 Hands-on Fun Ocean Sea Shell Activities For Teens

Before we get into the more creative stuff, let’s answer a couple of important questions about these beautiful beach treasures.

You can ask your teen and have him research the answers on their own or read to them about shells while they work on a craft.

And yes, teens still liked to be read to.

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  • What Is A Sea Shell?
  • How Are Seashells Made?
  • What Kind Of Creatures Live In Seashells?
  • More Summer Fun Ideas for Teens

What Is A Sea Shell?

A seashell is a mollusk’s abandoned exoskeleton.

It was their protection, home, and a place for their muscle to attach to. 

While ocean sea shells seem to come in an endless variety of shapes, they’re all really versions of the same fundamental pattern – a spiral.

How Are Seashells Made?

During their daily life mollusks draw in salts and chemicals from the water around them.

As they process the materials, they secrete the calcium carbonate, which hardens on the outside of their bodies and begins to form the hard outer shell.

 As they continue excreting the calcium carbonate the surface grows and grows.

What Kind Of Creatures Live In Seashells?

  1. Clams
  2. oysters
  3. scallops
  4. and sea snails to name some.
22 Hands-on Fun Ocean Sea Shell Activities For Teens

If you don’t already have seashells on hand from your beach trips, you can grab one of these mixed bags off Amazon to use.

Then, I thought this tutorial on How to drill a hole in a shell would come in handy for a lot of projects below.

More Summer Fun Ideas for Teens

Next, look at these other ideas for teens.

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  • 10 Edible Beach Crafts For Teens and Make Edible Beach Glass
  • Fun Pineapple Candle For Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
  • Super Easy and Fun Aquarium Jar Craft For Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
  • Fun Making Ocean Layers Soap | Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
  • 11 Fun Summer Activities for Middle Schoolers
  • A to Z List: 100 Fun Summer Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
22 Hands-on Fun Ocean Sea Shell Activities For Teens

Finally, look at these 22 ocean sea shell activities for teens.

22 Ocean Sea Shell Activities

Nothing shouts in summer more than hitting the beach, learning about the ocean and doing some fun seashell activities.

Photo Credit: www.justmeasuringup.com

How to Make a Seashell Wall Hanging

Learn how to make an easy seashell wall hanging for your home using your shells from the beach.

Photo Credit: craftbits.com

Nail Polish Seashells

Decorating keepsake seashells with nail polish is a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your collection of shells.

Photo Credit: tinasdynamichomeschoolplus.com

10 Sea Shell Activities for Kids and Make Crystal Sea Shells

I have 10 sea shell activities today. And your kids will love making these fun crystal sea shells. Grab more ideas on my Seashore Watching Unit Study and Beach Lapbook.

Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

Glitter Sea Shell Picture Frame

This glitter sea shell picture frame is impossible to mess up and is perfect for adding a touch of summer decor to any room.

Photo Credit: www.pillarboxblue.com

A Fabulous And Unique Handmade Candles Gift Idea

The big shells look even more fabulous, spray painted and used as candles on the table.

Photo Credit: familyfocusblog.com

How To Make A Seashell Crown [With Photos]

This is a step-by-step tutorial for a DIY crown made with a glue gun and wire. 

Photo Credit: www.pictureboxblue.com

How To Make A Beautiful Decoupage Shell Dish

This is my latest craft tutorial a beautiful decoupage shell dish.

Photo Credit: www.artsychicksrule.com

DIY Seashell & Bead Wind Chime

Wind chimes just say summer breezes and hammock laying to me. I just love the sound. This DIY seashell & bead wind chime is a fun summertime activity for your kids or you.

Photo Credit: happilyeverafteretc.com

How to Make Ocean Wave Sea Shells with Resin

This little resin project is the perfect solution for those shells you brought home on your last beach vacation! 

Photo Credit: alphamom.com

Sea Shell Mosaics

We’ve been collecting shells and sea glass all summer so this was the perfect craft for us

Photo Credit: www.lovelyetc.com

Silver Leaf Shell Necklace

This DIY silver leaf seashell necklace is super easy to make and looks beautiful.  It makes the perfect souvenir from your beach trip or gift for a friend.

Photo Credit: www.marthastewart.com

Seashell Keychains

This summertime seashell craft is just the thing for you and the kids to do for an afternoon of fun. 

Photo Credit: www.thekeeperofthecheerios.com

Seashell Terracotta Pots

What a fun project.

Photo Credit: www.sprinkledwalls.com

EDIBLE SUGAR SEASHELLS

These edible sugar seashells are a perfect summertime dessert topper that looks as realistic as they are beautiful as a cake or cupcake topper. 

Photo Credit: asocalwayoflife.com

Shell Tic Tac Toe DIY Decor

Are you in the mood for a functional and fun home decor piece? 

Photo Credit: sweetteal.com

4 Starfish & Seashell DIY Hair Accessories

Summer is coming, summer is coming! What a perfect time to accessorize your hair with some DIY hair accessories using seashells and starfish.

Photo Credit: craft.ideas2live4.com

Adorable DIY Seashell Book: 4 Easy Steps - Craft projects for every fan!

This seashell book project is a perfect gift for your beach-loving friends!

Photo Credit: homelyhens.com

Turn Whelk Shells into Beautiful Succulent Planters

First, you go to the beach…then you make the pretty succulent planters. 

Photo Credit: www.marthastewart.com

How to Dye Seashells

Featuring a myriad of colors, dyed seashells are a great way to add some creativity to your summer.

Photo Credit: www.apieceofrainbow.com

Anthropologie Style DIY Oyster Shell Trinket Dish

Turn
an oyster shell into beautiful trinket dish, paper clip holder, catch all tray, jewelry dish & ring holder. Great handmade gift for mom, and anyone who loves unique home decor and crafts!

Photo Credit: www.findingsilverpennies.com

Painting Seashells (with watercolor)

I thought this would be a great painting project to share – highlighting some beach treasures.

Photo Credit: www.wethreeshanes.com

DIY Beach Memory Jar with Photo

Create your own DIY Beach Memory Jar with sand, shells, and a favorite picture from
your last beach trip and keep those fun summer memories alive!

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