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Shell Art : a Handbook for Making Shell Flowers, Mosaics, Jewelry, and Other Ornaments by Dover Publications Inc. is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Shell Art : a Handbook for Making Shell Flowers, Mosaics, Jewelry, and Other Ornaments about?

Take a look at the beautiful color illustrations of shell art on the cover and in the color insert of this book. All these beautiful creations were made from sea shells, and some are even part of valuable art collections. Using gathered and purchased shells of numerous species, sizes, and colors, you too can make beautiful shell flowers and other kinds of shell art with this handbook to guide you. After telling you how and where to collect specific kinds of shells, the author explains how to prepare them for use and lists materials and tools necessary for making shell flowers. She then describes the basic forms of flower how to make flower parts, buds, and foliage; how to produce some 50 specific flowers; from bridle-wreath and buttercups to viburnum and zinnia; and how to arrange and care for yor shell bouquet. She then shows you how to use shells to make shell mosaics, underwater pictures, montages and other decorations, shell animals and dolls, and shell jewelry. 41 drawings, 11 photographs, and 14 color photographs illustrate procedures and finished articles. You need no knowledge of botany or ability in craft work to follow the author's instructions and begin making shelf flow

Author

Dover Publications Inc.

Publisher

Dover Publications, Incorporated

Published

1976

Language

EN

ISBN

9780486232553

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Art, Design

Rating

3.7 / 5 (23 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14