Crafts From Shells

About Crafts From Shells Android App

Shellfish is divided into two, namely the shell of female and male. Commonly used shell craft is shell which has unique and patterned texture. Usually that is widely used as the basic ingredients of making this shellfish using shellfish female. Because female shells have thickness and are not easily brittle. Seashells are also found in many seafood restaurants, which are unused and become waste. Therefore, many are using this shell to be a unique craft. No wonder, to make this shell craft is not so difficult, all forms of creativity can be poured with tenacity and diligence in making it. For those who want to try to make their own creations from shell can be done even with simple materials, and do not hesitate to make it according to creativity.
Actually this shell craft has been around for a long time, many craftsmen who make it to be played by children, usually shaped like a funny animal and how to make it simple, that is with just paste technique. But as the technology develops, this innovative craft makes the results more amazingly beautiful.
This shell can be processed into various accessories or sparkling decoration, even home decoration though. The most popular creations are making shellfish, we can also make it ourselves at home. These clamshell-based accessories are easy enough to make. For example, decorations in the form of rings, necklaces, key chains, can even be made as a brooch.
Examples of Clamshells and How to Make It
To make a shell craft requires several stages, this is an example of making an outboard decorative shell craft, following the steps:
Prepare shell shells, and additional accessories. Choose shells that fit shapes and sizes.
Clean the shells using running water. Then soak in a sodium soda solution to remove the remnants of meat and shellfish and the smell also dissolves in the solution.
Then dry the shells, so the quality of the shells is well preserved.
After that we can shape it as desired, can be filed, sanding, or cutting it according to the shape.
Shellfish is ready to be shaped into a fun and unique creation. Here are some examples of craft from the shells that can be an inspiration for you.