The Simple DIY You Need For Shell Wall Art (No Tools Needed)

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This is the perfect DIY for ocean lovers looking for an easy and fun way to make their home look like a seaside cottage. It's an easy weekend project that promises to bring coastal vibes to your home and make summer feel like it will never end. With a set of pre-perforated capiz shells, some transparent fishing thread, and a piece of driftwood, you can create a stunning piece of shell wall art without any tools.

The great thing about this DIY is that it's completely customizable. The idea is to grab a piece of driftwood and attach some fishing line to it before threading on the capiz shells. Repeat this step to create a curtain effect, making the strands of capiz shells however long you want. Keep them all the same size to create a square or rectangle, or alternate lengths for a more organic look. This DIY is a great way to refresh your outdated boho decor because it's simple, delicate, and modern.

To do this hack, you'll only need a few supplies. Grab a set of Elesunory Round Capiz Shells for $20.99. You can buy a set from your local craft store, too, but make sure the shells have two holes on opposite ends of the circle. In addition, grab some clear fishing wire and embrace the naturecore aesthetic with some driftwood. Choose a long and skinny piece if you'd like the wall art to be wider, or a shorter piece if you want to keep it compact. If you can't find any in the wild, you can purchase Byher Driftwood for Crafts for $8.99.

To do this hack, start by laying your driftwood flat on a surface. Grab the fishing wire, and loop it around the piece of wood two or three times before making a tight knot. Cut the clear fishing line to the length of your choosing, and start threading the shells through it using both holes on each shell. Continue until the end of the line, make a tight knot to hold it together, and repeat with another piece of fishing line. Once you're done, this DIY will be a beautiful, curtain-like piece of wall art that shimmers delicately in the light.

Capiz shells are made from the shells of windowpane oysters. They are light and slightly transparent, but some can be dyed with color, which gives you room for customization. For example, add some Wanwanzi Colored Capiz Shells in with the clear white shells to create a more colorful look. For even more of a seaside vibe, tie in some other types of shells to the fishing wire, like these Yaokan Sea Shells and Starfish Beads. Tie these to the ends of each fishing line to weigh it down and add dimension. 

When you're done, use another piece of fishing wire to hang your DIY. Just tie a piece of wire to both ends of the driftwood, leaving a bit of slack so you can easily hang it from a nail on the wall. You can place this DIY in your bedroom for a boho chic-inspired look, above a couch in the living room, or in your office as a stunning Zoom backdrop.