These easy DIY starfish napkin rings will remind you of the warm sands of the summer. They're perfect for coastal or nautical decor---or to add a bit of the beach vibe to your tabletop.
DIY Beach Napkin Rings
Try this easy DIY coastal napkin ring project to bring the beach home. These single shell napkin rings are super simple to make. And this beach craft is so quick that you can create your coastal place settings with starfish napkin rings in an afternoon.
You can use souvenirs you picked up shelling at the beach for these handmade napkin rings. And if you didn't bring home enough seashells for this project, it's easy to find these starfish online or at your local craft store or dollar store.
The seashells should be about the same size if you are making a set of matching napkin rings. If you prefer more variety, you can mix and match your favorite shells. Just be sure they have enough flat surface area so that you can glue them on to the napkin rings.
I used pewter napkin rings here to coordinate with the galvanized charger plates in my coastal farmhouse table setting. But you can use brass napkin rings, braided rope, or twine with a knot tie for a more nautical look.
The beach theme makes this napkin rings set perfect for a dinner party, a holiday dinner or casual table settings. Whenever you use cloth napkins, these seashell napkin rings are the perfect finishing touch to your table decorations.
Just layer them with blue and white dishes on a charger or natural woven placemat. Add your cutlery, glassware and a coordinating centerpiece for the full tablescape.
DIY Seashell Napkin Rings Tutorial
MATERIALS NEEDED
- 3" to 4" white finger starfish
- beaded pewter napkin rings
- hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
How to make starfish napkin rings
Start by dry fitting the starfish on the napkin rings and arranging them the way you want them to sit on the finished napkin rings. Since each starfish is a slightly different shape, you'll need to turn them in different directions until you find the best placement for each starfish.
Working with one napkin ring at a time, turn the starfish over and place one drop or small dot of hot glue on the center of the starfish being careful not to let the glue drip over the sides.
Hold the napkin ring on your work surface and be sure that it is sitting level. Place the starfish, glue side down, on the center of the napkin ring the way you want it to sit on the ring. Hold the starfish in place for a few minutes for the glue to set up. Repeat with the remaining napkin rings.
That's it! This project is so easy it takes just a few minutes. You can make these napkin rings for your dinner table tonight. These beach-themed table decorations are the perfect addition to your coastal decor.
And if you like beach house style, here are some more design ideas to try for this easy beach-inspired craft project. With so many options for different seashells and sea stars---and different styles of napkin rings, the possibilities are endless.
More seashells to try
You can add a decoupaged oyster shell to the napkin ring. Or try one of these shells.
More napkin ring ideas to try
And of course, if you don't want to make your beachy napkin rings, you can always buy these resin starfish napkin rings or these cast brass ones with starfish, sea turtle, and seahorse napkin rings.
Love seashell projects?
If you love bringing natural coastal decor into your home with seashells, you'll also love these DIY projects:
DIY Starfish Napkin Rings
Equipment
Materials
- 12 white finger starfish
- 12 beaded pewter napkin rings
- glue sticks for glue gun
Instructions
- Dry fit the starfish on top of the napkin rings by arranging them until you find the way you want them to sit on the finished napkin rings. Be sure each starfish has a good point of contact with the napkin ring for you to glue them.
- Working one at a time, remove the starfish from the napkin ring and place it face down on your work surface. Using a hot glue gun, carefully place one drop of hot glue on the center of the starfish. The glue drop should be large enough to fill any gap between the starfish and the napkin ring but not drip over the sides.
- Hold the napkin ring level on your work surface and replace the starfish, glue side down, on the napkin ring. Hold the starfish in place for a few seconds for the glue to set up.
- Repeat with the remaining napkin rings.
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