2nd Step - Add something fun to make the base more original (if it's possible)
Add a shark shade on the base. Draw with an ikea lead pencil
3nd Step - Coat the base ;
Add the waves and sea relief....with hot glue gun
The "water trail" is keep off the base during the operation. More easier to handle the glue gun without obstacles
4th step - Prepare the "water splash" ;
The "water splash" are made from a plastic bottle shaped into flame alike then coated with hot glue.
the hot glue will change the shapes under heat effect. The "splash" will get a more natural look then .
5th step - Add water effect to the base
Glue the "water trail" to the base and add the "water splash".