Start with a mirror, of course, but don't do as I did. I bought a mirror in a frame with a beveled edge. That meant an uneven surface for gluing shells. Buy a flat frame. Glue on the shells. Yes, it's that easy. Here are a few tips. (Learn from my mistakes!)1. Sort your shells in advance. I rinse mine with tap water and set them on paper towels to dry. Then I sort them into plastic baggies with ziplock tops. Having them sorted makes it much … [Read more...] about Directions for Making a Shell Mirror