How to Clean Oyster Shells for Crafts
An oyster shell has a rough outer part and a smooth inner part. But once you clean them properly, they will be your most useful item for decorating your house in your own way. But do you know how to clean oyster shells for crafts?
Well, most of us think that caning oyster shells can be simply cleaned under running water. Actually, that’s not correct; they require some bleaching too. It not only removes all dirt from the shells but also the smell of oysters from its exterior part. Wanna learn how to do this? Let’s dive in!
How to Clean Oyster Shells for Crafts
I have prepared an easy-to-follow guide for showing you the easiest ways. These are as follows:
1. First of all, you have to take a two-gallon bucket and pour two quarts of clean water into it. After that, add 2 quarts bleach and mix it with the water properly.
How to Clean Oyster Shells for Crafts
2. Now, take the oyster shells and put them inside of this solvent. Use a stick to push them inside of the water so that they can be fully submerged. Let them soak and after every 30 minutes to one hour stirr them until it becomes clean properly.
3. Next, empty the solvent from the bucket and start scrubbing the shells. Remove all the stubborn marks, bits, and barnacles from them. If needed, you can use a screwdriver for this.
Once you have completed this, lay them on a soft fabric or towel and dry them up. That’s it; the oyster shells will be clean now.
You may read also our related article – How to Get Conch out of Shell without Breaking
Elizabeth Davis
Elizabeth is a creative writer and digital editor based in the United States. She has a passion for the arts and crafts, which she developed from a young age. Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. When she started blogging, she knew that DIYquickly would be the perfect platform to share her tutorials and tips. She's been writing for the blog from the beginning, and her readers love her helpful advice and easy-to-follow instructions. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
