<p>For simplicity and easiest results I would suggest to use a hot glue gun. Works perfectly for both materials (shells and varnished wood). </p>

<p>Source: I have already produced a very similar mirror frame together with my daughter ;-)</p>

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2017-05-31T11:57:24.277Z
2017-05-31T11:57:24.277Z
Tony Delaney
<p>It depends. (Sorry, it's an engineer's answer.) If you want to keep the original finish with the dark wood, there might be a wax varnish stripper at the hardware store. It you don't want the original finish, I would sand it down first starting with a coarse sand paper working to fine. I would prime/paint it with a matte finish paint, and you could probably get one of those sample size tubs of paint for about $2. The matte paint or even eggshell paint would allow for better adherence. As for glue, there are several options to choose from. There is hot glue, wood glue and construction adhesive. The construction adhesive may turn colors though. Like I said though, it all depends on what you want from that original frame.</p>

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2017-06-26T07:22:21.397Z
2017-06-26T07:22:21.397Z
Lilibete
<p>Gluing shells onto a frame made of wood covered in varnish.</p>

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I want to glue shells onto a mirror frame which is very old, dark wood, varnished. What glue should I use?
Mo Hyland
# I want to glue shells onto a mirror frame which is very old, dark wood, varnished. What glue should I use?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-05-29)

Gluing shells onto a frame made of wood covered in varnish.

**Tags:** adhesives, wood


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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-05-31. Score: 1

For simplicity and easiest results I would suggest to use a hot glue gun. Works perfectly for both materials (shells and varnished wood).

Source: I have already produced a very similar mirror frame together with my daughter ;-)


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### Answer by username_2 on 2017-06-26. Score: 0

It depends. (Sorry, it's an engineer's answer.) If you want to keep the original finish with the dark wood, there might be a wax varnish stripper at the hardware store. It you don't want the original finish, I would sand it down first starting with a coarse sand paper working to fine. I would prime/paint it with a matte finish paint, and you could probably get one of those sample size tubs of paint for about $2. The matte paint or even eggshell paint would allow for better adherence. As for glue, there are several options to choose from. There is hot glue, wood glue and construction adhesive. The construction adhesive may turn colors though. Like I said though, it all depends on what you want from that original frame.


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