Handmade, one of a kind, 12" X 19" Seashell Bulletin Board. Florida Shells
include: Cross Barred Venus, Miniature Ark, Calico Scallop, & Glass Pearls.
Can be hung Vertically or Horizontally.
Great for Beach Vacation Photos, Honeymoon Photos, Beach Anniversary Photos,
Entryway Message Boards & so much more!! Would make a great addition to any
decor - bring a little nature into your home with this Amazing Shell Decor!!
**What started as a tradition of making shell frames for our vacation photos
has developed into a full-time hobby that I love!!! Hope you will enjoy one of
my shell creations.
I harvest all of the shells myself from various locations (Florida, Caribbean,
& Grand Lake, Oklahoma). I will occasionally use supplemental shells purchased
but prefer to use my harvested shells in their natural state without any
artificial shellac or such. I will, however, apply a thin coat of mineral oil
and/or Mod Podge to enhance natural shine.
Some of the items I apply shells to are repurposed such as gently used frames,
photo albums, etc.
I also like to try and identify the shells I find. I am, however, no expert on
shell identification; but use various forms of media to try to identify them
such as shell identification books and the internet. I will list the shells by
name, and all you need to do is google them to identify the shells on your
creation.
Also, I use a simple hobby glue gun to adhere the shells to the various
structures. A few of these shells can come loose occasionally. Any household
glue gun can easily reattach these loose shells. I prefer to avoid using any
high-powered glue that is hard or dangerous to work with, using glue that is
safe for my end product. I will also include a small bag of extra shells for
fixes or just to enjoy!!
Hope you will be pleased with your shell creation, and hope you enjoy what I
love creating!!