SEA GOODS
Handmade Goods Inspired from the Sea...
Our Shell Story...
Our love of shells began on the north shore of Massachusetts in the area known as Cape Ann. On the beaches of Ipswich, Gloucester, Essex, and Rockport we hand collect each of our SEA GOODS shells. The large surfer clams are from the less crowded parts of Crane Beach in Ipswich and Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester. Because these are hard-to-reach beaches we're able to scoop up some of the largest surfer clams that wash up on Cape Ann.
And for oyster shells and sea glass, we take our boat to a small rocky beach called Sea Glass Beach in Gloucester.Hand-crafted - One Shell at a Time...
To begin, we scrub and bleach the shells in the sun for about five days, allowing them to sun dry before applying a base primer coat of paint. After sanding the edges, we decoupage our large surfer clam shells and hand-paint our oyster shells. Multiple coats of water-based sealant is then applied and allowed to dry. As a final step, we finish every shell by hand-painting 14k gold leaf on the edges.
Little Fish...
Inspired by the sea, our handcrafted little clay fish are painted and then made into necklaces, keychains, bag charms, magnets, and chimes.
Oyster Salt & Pepper Cellar Boxes
Oyster shells found on certain beaches in Cape Ann are hand painted for use as salt & pepper cellars. Each box contains oyster cellars, salt & pepper starter set, and two small brass spoons.
SEA GOODS
Handmade Goods Inspired from the Sea...
Our Shell Story...
Our love affair with shells began in Cape Ann on the north shore of Massachusetts. On the beaches of Ipswich, Gloucester, Essex, and Rockport we hand collect each of our SEA GOODS shells. Our surfer clams are from the less crowded parts of Crane Beach in Ipswich and Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester. Because these are hard-to-reach beaches we're able to scoop up some of the largest surfer clams that wash up on Cape Ann.
And for oyster shells and sea glass, we take our boat to a small rocky beach called Sea Glass Beach in Gloucester.Hand-crafted - One Shell at a Time...
To begin, we scrub and bleach the shells in the sun for about five days, allowing them to sun dry before applying a base primer coat of paint. After sanding the edges, we decoupage our large surfer clam shells and hand-paint our oyster shells. Multiple coats of water-based sealant is then applied and allowed to dry. As a final step, we finish every shell by hand-painting 14k gold leaf on the edges.
Little Fish...
Inspired by the sea, our handcrafted little clay fish are painted and then made into necklaces, keychains, bag charms, magnets, and chimes.
Oyster Salt & Pepper Cellar Boxes
Oyster shells found on certain beaches in Cape Ann are hand painted for use as salt & pepper cellars. Each box contains oyster cellars, salt & pepper starter set, and two small brass spoons.
The Whales of Gloucester
The historic whaling city of Gloucester inspired the depiction of little whales on our sea rocks. Today, Gloucester is one of the best places in the U.S. to go whale-watching.
