Shell Craft [Paperback]

Virginie Fowler Elbert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 18, 1993

Step-by-step instructions and an abundance of illustrations show how to create decorative boxes, mirror frames, and fanciful soap dishes; fashion attractive bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and earrings; encase shells in resin to make paperweights and napkin holders; do shell printing with crayons and linoleum blocks, and more. Includes supply sources.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 18, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486277305
• ISBN-13: 978-0486277301
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #365,363 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Shell Shocked, August 26, 2008

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S. Norman "Occasional reviews from the windmi... (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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I wish I could have seen the inside of this book before purchasing it. The description made it look like what I was needing for an upcoming beach themed party but, it didn't deliver any fresh ideas. The pictures are black and white or drawings. Copyright is from 1977 and updated in 1993 so it was before so many simple materials and techniques were available. It is informative from the aspect of names of materials and types of shells. Newer books have much better illustrations and instructions for the novice arts and crafts person. For the published time period it was perfect but not for todays decor.

20 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So fun!, August 14, 2005

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G. Citrin (CT) - See all my reviews
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We just bought a beach house and have a 10 yr. old daughter. We can collect shells and follow the craft ideas and make memories to last forever. Love it!