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Trying out some shell carving! It’s actually pretty fun :) They tool very well with dremmel bi

Trying out some shell carving! It’s actually pretty fun :) They tool very well with dremmel bits. #seashells #shell #carving
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Winter on the beach is better than winter anywhere else, plus it’s the best time to comb for s

Winter on the beach is better than winter anywhere else, plus it’s the best time to comb for shells! Come visit OBX this season: outerbanks.org

And thanks to outerbanksvacations for posting this awesome pic of shells. All shapes, sizes and colors is right! We can’t wait to put on our Wanchese Slipper Boots and go looking for some treasure. 

outerbanksvacations:

Shells of all shapes, sizes and colors. // Photo by @winnieforever // #iloveobx #outerbanks #obx #visitnc #vacation #nc #northcarolina


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Made myself a shell necklace… I love it! #shell #sea #seashells #beach #summer #diy #necklace

Made myself a shell necklace… I love it! #shell #sea #seashells #beach #summer #diy #necklace #sun


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undines:Two carved oyster shells, Cornelis Bellekin (attributed to), c. 1670 - c. 1700, with scenes undines:Two carved oyster shells, Cornelis Bellekin (attributed to), c. 1670 - c. 1700, with scenes

undines:

Two carved oyster shells, Cornelis Bellekin (attributed to), c. 1670 - c. 1700, with scenes from Greek mythology in low relief: Perseus on his winged horse rescuing Andromeda, and the nymph Scylla reaching out to the sea god Glaucus, Rijksmuseum


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EIGHTH GRADE SEA SHELL EXPEDITIONSeashells found along the waters of Cape Cod. These shells were col

EIGHTH GRADE SEA SHELL EXPEDITION

Seashells found along the waters of Cape Cod. These shells were collected by eighth grade students of Harwich High School Biology Class.


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Crown of shells, made from silver wire, mother of pearl, hawks eye cabochons, fresh water pearls, and locally collected shells from Rhode Island beaches.


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Sunburst star turban (Astraea heliotropium) for #MolluskMonday! #SciArt from Bibliothèque Conchyliol

Sunburst star turban (Astraea heliotropium) for #MolluskMonday! #SciArt from Bibliothèque Conchyliologique, Vol. 2 (1845) by Thomas Martyn, et al. Contributed for digitization by Ernst Mayr Library, Museum of Comparative Zoology, @harvard to #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary. https://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/12109134
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seawitchtatiana:

As many of you know, seashells can break so easily. Use already broken shells and crush them with a pestle & mortar to create seashell powders. Depending on the type of seashell the powder is made of will determine it’s correspondences. I’d suggest crushing various shells of the same type just to make things easier (just all scallops or all clams, etc.). 

Plus these are excellent for spell jars and bottles as well as sprinkling. And the best part is that you don’t have to worry about them breaking (unless you keep them in a breakable container) ! :D (You can use whole, non-broken shells as well, I just personally feel less guilty if I use the already broken ones for seashell powders.)

as a devotee of a sea goddess (more loosely a water goddess) u bet ur ass i have a green bottle which i found in the river filled with seashell powder.

also! if crushing them is hard (some shells are harder than others), if u put them in fire until they turn kinda silver-y will make it infinitely easier to crush, and plus u can use the fire to cleanse them, too! i used a bonfire when i did this so it was pretty hot, but i can’t see a reason why a candle, stovetop, or lighter wouldn’t work just as well, and just take a little longer?

blessings xoxo

That ocean tho can’t wait to edit the diving videos #dive #seashells #ocean #beach #oceanview

That ocean tho can’t wait to edit the diving videos #dive #seashells #ocean #beach #oceanview #maui #hawaii #traveling #model #instadaily #models #jessicaweaver #inked #tat #babes #fitness #hike


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Starfish

Starfishby Scott
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A large starfish on the beach at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Florida.

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This one was hard to do, but i kinda liked the challenge! Hope you enjoy!

A simple sea spell to help strengthen an existing bond between you and another. Be that of a friend, family member, significant other, or even a deity.

Please do not do this with a person in mind whom you don’t share a bond with. Nor should this be done for someone you do or have had a bond with but doesn’t want the bond between you two anymore.

If you feel that this spell led to an unhealthy relationship between you and another person, break ties with you and that person, take the shells apart and get rid of the wax. It’s important to focus on good, positive vibes between you and the other person(s) involved while doing this.

Please also always be careful when working with candles! Never leave a lit candle unattended, and don’t do this spell near any flammable objects.

Materials:

  • Two cockle shells that are roughly around the same size.
  • Three different color candles that are of your own choosing, depending on what kind of bond it is that you want to strengthen. [One of each candle represents you, the other person, and the kind of bond you’re focusing on. For instance, if you want to strengthen a bond between you and a friend, then choosing the color yellow – since yellow is sometimes symbolic to friendship – to represent the bond itself would suffice]. Taper candles, or just using melted wax in general, would probably be best for this.

Instructions:

  1. After choosing the colors of all three candles that you want to be used as representations, set aside each half of the cockle shell apart.
  2. Light the two candles that represent both you and the other person with your intentions in mind.
  3. Take one of the candles and tilt it over one half of the seashell long enough to get a few drops of wax in the shell.
  4. Then take the other lit candle that represents the other person and do the same as the previous step, melting the wax on top of the first and combining the colors together.
  5. Once you’re done with the previous step, put the other half of the seashell on top of the one with the wax in it, then take the third candle that represents the bond and use that wax to seal the seashells together.

Note: Although this spell can be used to help strengthen relationships, it can really be used for all purposes. Say you’re in a rut and could use some extra money. Choose a candle that represents yourself and a green candle to represent wealth. Melt the two candles together in the seashells and then seal it with the green candle wax again.

This spell can also be used as an offering to a sea deity, which is something that I’ve done. When I did this for Amphitrite and myself, I used a dark shade of blue to represent her and a lighter shade of blue to represent myself. I then sealed the shells together with the dark shade of blue candle wax, which represented our bond, the Ocean and my practice overall.

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Moon snail seashells belong to a species of predatory sea snails from the Naticidae family. 

Although Moon Snails vary in size and color, they are round, slightly coiled, and share a spiral shape design. 

Moon snails are also known as Necklace shells and can be used as a protective talisman or as wards for your home.

Associations: 

  • Cycles
  • Protection
  • Survival
  • Intuition
  • The Moon

Magical Uses:

These seashells can be used to - 

  • Protect you and your loved ones.
  • As Wards for your home.
  • To promote peace and tranquility during meditation.
  • As a talisman when worn as jewelry.
  • As a small flower pot.
  • As an altar tool to represent the Moon or Ocean waves.

My spells and tips that involve Moon Snail Seashells:

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Place Moon Snail seashells around your home (in corners, on tables, or windowsills) to promote inner peace and protection for you and your household from unwanted energy.

More sketchbook paintings from summer on Peaks Island.More sketchbook paintings from summer on Peaks Island.

More sketchbook paintings from summer on Peaks Island.


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