Candle Jar Craft - Clams & Scallops

Clams polished by the sea and scallops colored purple, help make this candle jar craft a real looker. The design on the lid is integrated with the design on the jar by using the same style of clam seashells and scallop seashells. Even the "spine" ties into the whitish circle of clams by the use of light colored seashell pieces polished by the sea.

To take a look at the whole project, and info on how to make this candle jar craft visit Shellcraft-Guides. This is Project 5 - Clams & Scallops.

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Atlantic Bubble Seashell Page

Aren't these a pretty bunch of seashells. They are called Atlantic Bubbles and I have used them in the shellcraft projects from magnets to plaques, and on some sculptures. I have picked them up during beachcombing although I can't remember exactly which beach I got them on. I have added a page to Shellcraft Guides on these small beads from the sea.

Click this link (opens a new page) Atlantic Bubble Article to read more about these seashells and the gastropods (sea snails) who make them.

If you like the article, let me know by returning here and leaving a comment.

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Cardita Clams

An article all about cardita clams and their seashells. One of the common seashells on our beaches that I use in my shell craft art.

I like the ribbed texture and colors. Take a read and leave a comment:

Cardita Clams

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Coquina Clams Article Published

My article has been accepted and published. It is about the Coquina Clam.
The article is about one of the seashells that I have started using on shell crafts and the clam that makes them. Take a look and see.

Coquina Clams

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Another new CD Project added to Shellcraft Guides

The newest project on Shellcraft-Guides is Project 5 - the Flower Pattern. As you can see, it is a simple yet elegant design perfect for that bare corner on your room. Use these instructions and make your own:

Project 5 – Flower

While I was setting this page up and importing it into Shellcraft-Guides, I also fixed the sculpture pages. Old ads and info went away into Internet retirement and new ads and info took their place. I also inter-linked the sculpture pages so you can click from one to another easily. Check the sculptures out at:

Sculptures

It's been a busy weekend. I've also been busy with writing articles. If you like to write or read, why don't you join me on Bukisa. Just click on the following banner:



Celebrate our country's Independence from Britain today - July 4th.
Have fun and be safe!

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CD Crafts Seashells Hanger

Just had an article accepted by one of the writing sites. Take a look and see what you think.

CD Crafts Seashells Hanger

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Also fixed the photo frames pages this weekend, although I forgot to interlink them.

If you are a Dad, I hope you had a great Father's Day.

Planning on working on a couple of CD crafts for Shellcraft-guides over the next week. Let you know when they get done.

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Shell Craft Tealight Holder Sculpture

A blend of seashells, shell pieces, coral, glass fish, glass crab, and a miniature tealight candle holder creates a beautiful work of art. This artificial reef scene is mounted on a glass base - the same type of glass base as the post below using the lighthouse tealight holder.

The seashell varieties used include an auger, slipper limpits, a bubble, an olive, and a courie. There are also a few unidentified shells in place. The larger shell pieces have both color - like the orange piece - and interesting shapes. Hiding in the nooks are a couple of fish and a small red crab. 3 different types of coral add their qualities to enhance the reef.

What do you think of this shell craft art? Leave a comment and let me know. Thanks.

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