Do you love seashells as much as I do? I not only collect them, but enjoy making my shells out of glass- both realistic and very unrealistic ones.I think my passion for shells has to do with growing up with the ocean a block away from my house. Collecting shells was just one of my past times, but the beach seeped into my soul and still is important to me, even if I don't go very often.
Yesterday, I was able to snag an Etsy Treasury. Usually I happily construct them with members of my Street Teams, but this morning, I guess the seashells were calling to me.
I did an Etsy tag search to see what was out there and then picked some of the pieces that were interesting to me. It might have been that they had a great design element, or their use of certain shells, or perhaps it was they just plain ol' amused me. (I bet you can guess which one). So here is photo of the Treasury I made, and if you click here, it might still be available on Etsy's website.
Perhaps they were on my mind, because last weekend I showed someone how to make a shell and then I came home and made a handful more of them. Also, I've been asked to teach a special class on shells and sculptural beach/ocean related items. I need to mull over what could be good items that will teach my students certain skills as well as the technique for the bead itself.
So what do you think? If you were taking an ocean/beach bead related class, what would you like to learn? Help me out here and give me your opinion. Out of the comments in this post, I'll be randomly choosing someone to receive a seashell from me. (International comments welcomed too, don't forget- I ship everywhere)
You bet I'd like a class on ocean/beach bead sculptures. After my 7th fish lost a fin and my star fish look like giants, I need a class. I would like to make an octopus and an encased aquarium bead....Also, I have made two alligators so far and putting butterflies on their noses has been as difficult as it would be in real life!! Help!
ReplyDeleteMarcy is the one to teach you, PBennett! I don't think there's anything she can't sculpt. Great treasury, Marcy. I especially like the seashell crown-- the picture makes me happy :)
ReplyDeleteI have a serious weakness for seashells and all things "ocean". But you knew that already!
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Paulette, you crack me up. Butterflies on an alligator's nose. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure whether everyone wants to learn this, so I'll take an explanation over to my teaching blog and go through it with you. Give me just a little bit to write it out for you.
Vicki, I know, Alaska does that to a woman. I think when I lived in Wyoming, I was even more smitten with warm beaches and seashells.
Angie, I'd like to introduce you to Paulette, who took my class in Atlanta. You two would like each other. Thanks for the compliment about my teaching and the woman who made the shell crown says she keeps it on a doll that is a replica of her and makes her smile too.
I'd like to learn about starfish and more realistic looking shells.
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