sorting florida cone shells

To start a seashell art project, the first thing on the “to do list” is find shells. Check.

Finding seashells on Sanibel Island Florida on Tarpon Beach

Then the shells have to be cleaned and dried. Check.

sorting lightning whelk shells sanibel

Then the shells should be sorted by species and color. Check.

sorting florida scallops

Depending on the project, the shells may need to be sorted in sizes. Check.

sorting turban shells

Now that we’ve got most of the finding, cleaning, sorting and sizing done… there is even more fun to be had in the creating process.

sorting scallop seashells sanibel

Shelling is beach therapy but creating shell art is just another form of therapy all over again… seashell therapy. To look at the beauty of these treasures is an art in itself. I can’t get enough of it!

coquina seashells on white

 

Now that we’ve got lots checked off on the list for our seashell art project, we’ve still got lots to do to put them all together to make the design and finished product. I can’t wait until it’s done and to unveil it for the 1st Annual National Seashell Day June 20, 2016 on Sanibel and of course I’ll be showing lots of photos right here.  It’s gonna be spectacsheller… Stay tuned!

sorting kings crown seashells sanibel

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