Seashells - How to Grind Cut and Polish | Liz Kreate
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- Learn how to process seashells and make beautiful unique jewelries. Rotary Tool, Sandpaper, Wire Brush, Metal File are some of the tools needed to turn a piece of Seashell into beautiful jewelries.
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so happy you mentioned wearing Facemask when grinding and working with shell. Kudos.
Thanks for watching.
Liz I want to start making my own jewelry in several different mediums... so I love to research everything thoroughly before I start, costs, materials, ease of use, etc.. I've watched over 100 videos and read over 200 diy and how to's. yours is the best by far, easy to follow, explanative, very thorough. You've won a fan for life. This is the first time I've ever left a comment on any of them. Thank you for everything your an awesome teacher.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment Marsha. I'm glad to know you find my videos useful. Wishing you all the very best and good luck with your jewelry making. Cheers, Liz
Lady! You're an artist. Chapeau bas.
They are beautiful, thank you for showing us how to make them beautiful ❤️
So glad I found this video via your website. Gave me great ideas and instruction. Wish I'd kept my mom's abalone shell when she passed last month. Never thought to process it for my jewelry making. Duh. Thanks for sharing!!!
WOW!! I live right on the beach and I did not know this information. Thank you so much for doing this video!! Now I know just what to do with the buckets and buckets and buckets of shells that I have. You are AWESOME!!❇️🙏✌️💜☮️☯️✳️
You can dip your shells in muriatic acid for three seconds, then dip them in regular water to rinse. It will take most of the calcified surface off and leave the lacquer sheen. I quite enjoyed the video.
Thanks for watching Candice. I haven't tried using muriatic acid and probably never will as we have a restriction of availability of acids for the general public here in Australia. Cheers, Liz
Muriatic acid is used widely in concrete cleaning and brickwork. You can find it in most hardware stores. It is also the same acid your stomach uses to break your food down.
Try Bunnings... 1 lit approx $10
Candice Bishop
@@Titchtheclown what is the concentration of the Muriatic Acid?
just got into shell art, avid have only watched a few videos. However,most were about technique. This was the first video that specifically mentioned anything to do with safety. Thank you much!
Wonderful instructions. I've never played with this medium and your video is exactly what I needed!
Wow, that was great! Not only was it a good tutorial but you also helped me identify pieces in the rotary tool set (I ordered the exact one online but it had no info on what piece did what)
Thank you!
Thanks for posting the Warning! Responisble and Creative!
Omg! not thanks for watching its more like thanks for posting i have been looking for a video like this forever thanks so much i have a tool just like that im so thrilled i can finally put it to use with my collection of shells !!!
meanbean98 :-)
meanbean98 me too awesome channel
Greetings Ms Liz,
I Am Galactically Happy and Filled with Inspirational Joy from your video teaching! Such Amazing Creative Artistry You do with shells. I learned an abundance of information and techniques to explore. You Are Wonderful! Thank You Ever So Much For Sharing Your Joy! Most Appreciative! Ms Belinda, from Beautiful Oakland, California Bay Area.
Thank you so much once again. I just discovered your videos and have learnt so much already. So much information great job and thanks again
Thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to seeing what you make.
Ohhh wow! THANK YOU! I have been searching for YEARS how to polish shells, what to use, and how to use it. Thank you for filling in the blanks so that I can learn more about polishing!! Know I know that I CAN polish shells, they DO look beautiful under that top layer, I can use my dremel in water without electrocuting myself and leaving my graestone saying confusing stuff as to how I died, and I know what tip to use AND, most importantly to me: what those tips are called and what each is for. that info is really hard to find. I only ever see lists or a chart and no info on how to use them or what I can use them on. I am so very grateful. N
Lastly, holy wow this video is captivating! It's like watching those satisfying videos!
THANK YOU LIZ!!!
🙏
Your videos are so instructive and detailed. Some of the best I've seen with what you are doing. Not only that, but you are kind and prompt responding to questions as much as reasonably possible. Kudos!!!
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Rose. Much appreciated. Cheers, Liz
bellisimo me encanta como se linpa y se trabaja precioso me facina... saludos desde chileeee... hermoso trabajos .....!!!
That was amazing...I have collected shells all my life living in Exmouth west Australia and now i will try some of your tutorials!
+tonysan2 Thanks for watching Tony. Glad you enjoyed the video. All the best, Liz
cheers!
Awesome, just got my first abalone Shell. They truly are beautiful..
thank you for another great educational video , i had no idea the work it took to produce a beautiful mother of pearl or shell adornment .
Daisy Macias Thanks for watching and commenting Daisy. The amount of work one puts into an item is usually a reflection of how stunning the piece looks finished. Wishing you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Colors are beautiful! great videos!
It has been a long time since I've worked any shell, but I think you can hit it lightly on a muslin buff and get a more glossy finish, I don't remember which color rouge I used on the buff though. You do have to be careful so you don't burn the shell. Nice video.
Thank you very much for uploading this useful video. I'm heading to a beach to collect mother of pearl shells to make jewelry.You are a star!
You're welcome Natasha and good luck shell hunting. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
You are an amazing artist, Liz. I wish I had access to all these wonderful gems and shells. God bless you and keep your artwork going. I am so proud of you, you go girl! So smart and talented! Maine to Aussie.
Thanks Mary you're too kind. Hope your keeping well and safe. Thanks for watching.
Hi Liz,i am hooked on watching your amazing,wonderful vlogs...so much to learn. I live a mile from a beach and have started to beach comb...i love doing it.Thank you a million times, you inspire me.x
You're welcome Jillian and thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Have fun beach combing and happy creating. All the best, Liz
Nice yet the natural.color was what made it more beautiful..great video
I've been looking for this information for years! thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Loved this video! Thank you so much!
Fantastic creatures of Sea. Awesome illustration of these shells. Thats a 😍alot of beautiful shells 🐚!!!
I have millions of collections too 😊. That was a wonderful video. I love it.
This is so helpful, thank you for sharing your process with us! 👍
You are so welcome!
Ty I can't wait to try this!
Thank you so much finally I've been looking forever to find a channel like this . Yrs is the best huge thumbs up . New subscriber 👍👍🐚🐚🐚🐚
*Woooow! Just wow!!!*
EXCELLENT video!
Wow! So cool!
Great vid just what i was looking for
Liz, how yu doing, I'm from Australia mate, and I had a coral business many years ago, If I can give you some advice about your shell work, all the work your doing I can do in 20 mins, How you say..? hydrochloric acid and water, the acid takes off all the calcification on the shell without loosing to much of the shell that you want to work with, there is a method to it, you don't just dump the shell into the acid and water mix, you brush or sponge it on, hope this helps.
I've done that and it works really wellINDEED!
Paul, I'm getting into abalone work and would appreciate any advice you have to give. Do you happen to know how to plane abalone into thin but adjustable pieces, similar to how veneers are cut dig pieced together?
thank you for sharing your talents with all of us your work is so awesomely beautiful
Beautiful ! Thanks so much for
beautiful!
Thank you for your videos I needed the help
Gorgeous! Thanks!
Thank you! Cheers!
Your work is so very beautiful, thank you so much for sharing your creative process with us x
You are so welcome and thanks for watching.🥰
Some energy shells are beautiful and I'm talented designer makes beautiful jewelry absolutely.
Thanks so much! Ready to make my shell people
RIGHT ON LIZ ABOUT THE SHELL DUST . IT CAN KILL YOU ! KEEP THAT MASK ON ! BEAUTIFUL WORK !!! SO VERY NICE !
Thank you❤🌹I was looking for this type of video🎥 from 1 hour ❤
Hope you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Amazing!
Beautiful
BEAUTIFUL...thankyou from Queensland
You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching Nola.
Loved the video, thanks! I had no idea about the lung disease tho, that's a shocker! I only watched one other video before yours and she never mentioned a mask at all. Glad I came by here to do more research.
Well hell that was cool. I’m now grabbing my shells and my dremmel
Beautiful 😍
Thank you! Cheers!
i have a 1/4 stationary lathe/rotator tool. can it be used on stones as well as shell? i dont know anyone elsebwith the same attachments!
Dear Liz, Thanks you for publishing these videos showing me the technique to make shell jewelleries. In last year, I have down something similar as you were doing in the video. However I still have a question that the shells crafts in souvenir stores have been coated with something. Do you know what that is?
Thank you for sharing 🤟🏻❤️💋
Nicely done. Thanx an' a hat tip for an incredibly informative video. Peace.
I like shells. it is wandering.
Fascinating Liz. You’re so clever!
I wonder if you’ve ever tried this on New Zealand paua shell
Extraordinary colours ~ you’d love it xxx
I would love to but don't have any...😢
Excellent advice! Aloha from Hawaii.
Thank you so much
Gracias 👍
Yeah I read a comment further down that says Do Not use electrical tools in water 💧 the voltage from this can kill you! I agree. Please be careful. When I grind on a stone, I just put a few drops on the stone to keep it cool
TFS I know this is old video but great content!!!!!
Hi, have you tried to use a tumbler to polish shells? An electronic brass case tumbler or a rock tumbler which one is suitable for the job?
Hi, what is the best drill bit to use to remove calcification and outer layers of shell? Xx
Thanks for a great informative videos- this is very helpful for a project that I am about to be working on
Hello Liz,
I like your videos. I am curious about the grinding machine. What is it called and what is the brand? I would like to find it. Thank you for your help.
What tool would you recommend to shape the abalone?
Que chulas estan una pena que algunas nonestan enteras. SALUDOS!
Hi Liz can you please tell the the names of the attachments you used on your multi tool/Dermal for cleaning the shell and are they diamond coated?
I am such a fan but I have no hope and luck to find what you find
You are awesome love you from sean
Sean Swanson Hi Sean, I always say, "You never know your luck in the big city." Who knows, you might get a chance one day. Thanks for watching and also for commenting. All the very best, Liz
good job
Liz you are amazing! Thanks for the helpful video, may I ask what are all the tools you use in the video, and where can I get/buy them? Thank you!
You can find them at any hobby or hardware store. It's a rotary tools with different bits. Dremel is a more popular brand. Thanks for watching and good luck and have fun.
Thank You so much! After my daughter and I watched "Moana", I wanted to make the necklace for her! (She reminds me of her, 16 year olds💕) now I have a tutorial.
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What a great video! :-) I'm interested in using terrestrial molluscs that I have found in Taiwan. I know the molluscs are much more delicate than abalone, but do you have experience or recommendations for more delicate shells. Keep up the great work!
+Trevor Cook Hi Trevor, Small/tiny delicate seashells can be tedious to work with, but makes beautiful jewelry, adornment or novelty items. One can only be limited by ones imagination. Thanks for watching and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Hi I wanted to ask, do u have any videos on clam shells? I'm trying to get an idea of what to do with them. I recently purchased some stuffed clams and when I saw the shells I said I wanted to try to do something with them, can u give me an idea of what I can turn it into besides jewelry, they're large and very sturdy but I have no idea of how to make it look pretty, can u help please!
+Latashia Brown Hi Latashia, One can only be limited by one's imagination. Nowadays, there are so many ideas you can find on the net. It's really up to you what you'd like to make, but the possibilities are endless. Think of what you want to make first, and then google up images for inspiration. Good luck and wish you all the very best. Cheers, Liz
Thank you for this awesome video! Do certain shells yield better pearl results or can any shell be used as long as it's thick enough? I seen abalone is what you were working with and I have some shells that need a deep cleaning like this and some that are broken that might work better as pendants lol
+MrsG87 Thanks for watching and commenting. I like using any shells that has nacre like the abalone , turban shell or even freshwater clams. Cheers, Liz
Hi Liz...I am doing pearl inlay. Is there a specific product that helps bring out a super glossy finish?
Hi 9brandt9, A 1200 to 3000 grit wet and dry sandpaper will give a high gloss polish. If you have a rotary tool/dremel, ceruim oxide compound and Wool Wheel Polishing Buffer will also do the trick. Cheers, Liz
What are the best beach's in Sydney to get nice shells?
Can you post the link to the next part of this jewel making? Love the video.
Thanks for watching. Link below. Cheers, Liz
Sea Shells for Making Jewelry - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1iR...
Drilling Holes and Gluing Gems on Seashells
th-cam.com/video/441nOHUkUgU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the video. You are very skilled. It’s a shame your abalone shells are so pale in colours.
Our abalone (Pāua) here in New Zealand are very rich in colour. Deep blues, greens and pinks.
I love picking up pieces of pāua on my walks along the beach. The shells standout and glisten in the sand, and water.
Most times the sea has already cleaned, ground and polished them for me. I’m also a keen sea glass collector.
wow they turned out great!! could i shape a pearl with the same grinding tools or even a file?
Yes, absolutely. Thanks for watching.
Love your background music what's the name of the CD?!
Lynn Rood MUSIC: 1."Birds" 2."Satin Sugar" FROM: TH-cam Audio Library
Thanks for watching Lynn and hope you enjoyed the video. For future reference, please refer to the description box below the video. Cheers, Liz
I love that seashell and I think nothing seashell like this in UK.
what kind of resin do you recommend to protect and make thicker if shell is too thin? I have seen some jewelry made thicker. Thanks great tutorial. Hope you are carful with abalone shell, it is very toxic.
I use a 2 pack epoxy resin and always wear mask.
Heyy Liz !! Loved the video !!
It'd be good if you could provide USE of tool for the shell process, for example use of rotary tool in this process, why is metal file or wire brush used. That would be great!! And are these the only tools used? what about giving the shells a shine? how do you do that?
It'll be really great if you could answer these doubts since I'm doing a collage assignment on shell craft.
Hi jaishree, I am confused as to what you mean as the video shows the whole process from grinding, cutting to polishing/shine of the seashells and what tools are used. Cheers, Liz
If the rotary tool works directly on mains power, you should be very careful while working near water. I'd recommend buying a dremel with a flexible shaft, that way you can keep away the device, and it's also lighter and easier on your hands. Or check if your brand of rotary tool has a flexible shaft available.
Thanks for watching Dumitru. I run both types and they are plugged into an earth leakage box. I certainly agree with you that one needs to be careful when working with power tools near water. All the best, Liz
Hello I want to clean up the matrix off my horn coral fossils from Indiana from the organization. The crystallized do you have any suggestions on what I should do and how I should do it and what kind of polishes thank you
Sorry Carl. Haven't had any experience with those fossils so I can't help you. Thanks for watching.
Hey do you have a link for that tool? Seems very helpful!
Dremel rotary tools can be purchased online or hardware store. Thanks for watching.
I used this to make a guitar plectrum from a shell
beautiful!! have you ever tried soaking them for a few seconds in water/Muriatic acid mixture then rinse in clean water? it helps removed the deposits quite nicely :)
Caitlyn Saville Thanks for watching Caitlyn and also for the tip. Never tried them with muriatic acid but have used CLR and it works a treat. Cheers, Liz
Does this work with mussel shells(specifically California mussel shells?) They are thinner and more fragile, but I haven't found any information on how to keep the sheen without destroying the nacre. The nacre often develops a white powdery layer and I don't know what to do.
Try dipping/soak it in vinegar to make it shiny. Keep watch and do not leave for a long time. Hope this helps. Cheers, Liz
Tks for the vid and its really informative and I admire your skill. At the end u mentioned to apply varnish. What kind of varnish? Some article say apply mineral oil or even baby oil. Whats your advise which one is better and which one more lasting like we don't have to do the shinning process for at least a few years. Tks
Depends what you're using it for. If it's just to display, clear gloss varnish or even clear nail polish will do. For jewelry, I prefer to just polish them and leave as is with no varnish.
@@LizKreate Tks much
Just got into shell art, and have only watched a few videos. Most were specifically about technique.
However, this was the only one that mentioned anything referring to safety. Thank you much!
...also I can't find much on how to work with thin shells, like mussels. Anyone have any suggestions?
do you think I can use oyster shells instead? do they also have this nacre effect?
Thanks for your videos!
It really depends where the oyster shells are from Silvia. Some have nacre and some don't. It's a matter of finding some with nacre. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Hi Liz...can you reccomend a shell for making a crescent moon shape please? I have one earring which is beautiful, in the shape of a moon...but it's only one! I want a pair so thought I might make a matching one or a new pair.
I can't recommend what shell to use as it will depend on the shell that the other earring is made of. If it was me, I'll just make a new pair. :-) Thanks for watching. Cheers, Liz
Thanks Liz....I think that's the best course of action! It looks Mother of Pearl-ish...with ridges along the moon-shape...is there a shell that you'd guess on?
GOOD
Hi Liz! I was wondering what attachment you use on the rotary tool for grinding?
The rotary tool comes with different attachment. For example, cutter grinder, drill and polisher. I use whichever suit the shape/surface of the shell.