Design Resource
Seashell Art - Goa
Handmade Items
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Srikanth B.
Making Process
Shells are found everywhere in the world in the ocean's depths and among coral reefs, in deserts and forests, on top of mountains, and in every type of freshwater. Gathering shells in the natural habitat is the most comfortable and least expensive way to obtain a collection. Shells lying on the beach, Known as beached shells, are especially abundant after a storm. Before working on shells, it’s essential to consider several design principles, such as the colours, patterns, shapes, and sizes of the shells and the shapes, sizes, and forms of the surface and objects on which they are applied. The shells found on beaches and along waterways need to be cleaned thoroughly before use.
A stiff-bristled brush is used to clean off the sand, and foreign matter jammed to shells. The shells are soaked in a water and household bleach solution for a few hours, and then rinse them in clean water. If they have a strong fishy smell, they are soaked in a solution of baking soda and water. They are dried on newspaper in the fresh air. Once cleaned and dried at room temperature, they were grinding in a blender for 1 minute, or until the required shapes and sizes. Working on a miniature glass jar is very easy to use on it. An adhesive is applied around the jar surface with the help of a paintbrush. The stickiness of adhesive helps to hold the shells around the bottle. Here artisan has used candy cane shells, jingle shells, and scallop shells on top of the jar for creating a design. Then varnish is applied over the shells with a paintbrush for a glossy finish.
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