This beautiful decoupaged shell dish has been individually handcrafted from a real XL oyster shell.
I’ve lined the inside with Hokusai's The Great Wave design, added tiny flecks of real 24K gold leaf, painted the outside with gold paint, then sealed it with a crystal-clear resin.
This one-of-a-kind creation makes a beautiful gift for beach lovers, or something special just for you!
Perfect as a trinket and ring dish, looks good with Dad's cufflinks. Place it anywhere in your home as a unique little work of art.
This shell is currently in my studio, ready to be shipped. This is a finished piece; you will receive this exact shell as pictured.
Shell is 13 cm long, 8cm across; measurements are taken at the widest/longest points
Each shell is unique, shaped by nature and transformed in my studio into a piece of functional art.
Any small irregularities in the shape or surface are part of what makes each piece special—they are not flaws, but traces of the shell’s life in the sea and the handmade process.
Materials: natural shell, paper, paint, resin, 24K gold leaf
Jewllery and props in photos not included
P R O C E S S
I decoupaged my shells with a fine level of detail, using carefully selected decorative papers and professional materials, hand-painting highlights, and embellishments. The process is time-consuming, but worth the beautiful results.
Shells are scrubbed clean, sun-dried, and layered with paint before curing for 48 hours. The design is applied, sometimes with 24k gold leaf or hand-painted highlights, then cured again. Finally, the front is sealed with strong, crystal-clear resin, and the back is coated for protection.
The creative process renders the shell completely one of a kind and not repeatable.
P R E S E N T A T I O N
Your shell will be wrapped in white tissue paper and presented in a branded box, nestled in shredded & recycled paper. It comes with a glossy information/care sheet.
Care
Please note, while sealed with a hard-wearing gloss resin, shells are still delicate by nature. They are not dishwasher safe and should not be submerged in water. To clean your shell, simply wipe it gently with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbing.
* I welcome questions, so please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any.
*Your item will be safely packaged into a box for delivery and comes with an information/care sheet.
* Please read the FAQ on the home page for returns policy
* Please note everything is handmade and therefore comes with its own imperfections and unique character.
*I do my best to show colours, but due to variations in computer monitors, there will be variations in colour depending on monitor settings and lighting.
