I love looking at the different types of seashells and figuring out how to shape them into different flowers. It's been so long since I've worked with seashells that I've forgotten how to make most of them. I'm looking forward to sharing with you my progress. This post is all about coquina shells—donax variabilis. They are common shells in Eastern coastal United States and they come in a variety of colors and sizes.
I make several types of seashells with coquinas. I love making water lilies, especially with the larger, sturdier coquinas. The water lilies you see here are offered right now for sale in my Chesapeake Street Etsy store. The beautiful mottled colors remind me of Monet's paintings of water lilies.
Tiny mums are my favorite to shape. I adhere the pointy parts of the seashells together in a circular fashion instead of the wider parts of the shell. You can purchase these mums from my Chesapeake Street store, too.
I've also made smaller versions with the tiny coquinas, like this tri-color coquina water lilies paperweight. I also use the back of the shells to express leaves—like this candle holder—or the fronds of ferns. I've made some other really cool coquina seashell flowers and I as soon as I remake them, I'll be sure to post them. Enjoy!
Tiny mums are my favorite to shape. I adhere the pointy parts of the seashells together in a circular fashion instead of the wider parts of the shell. You can purchase these mums from my Chesapeake Street store, too.
I've also made smaller versions with the tiny coquinas, like this tri-color coquina water lilies paperweight. I also use the back of the shells to express leaves—like this candle holder—or the fronds of ferns. I've made some other really cool coquina seashell flowers and I as soon as I remake them, I'll be sure to post them. Enjoy!
No comments:
Post a Comment