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the Fascinating Story of ALOHASHELLS and the Capiz...
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A delightfully unique hand-crafted gift accessory...made from actual tropical Capiz shells! Delicate and beautiful as a "suncatcher" on windows and glass sliders...sensational as well as a decor accent on mirrors...
Averaging 2" in size and abundant in the waters surrounding the island of Capiz (see more on History below), Capiz shells are favored for their tasty meat and are a food by-product. The Capiz shell does not contribute to reef formation as it is harvested from the ocean floor.
Once the Alohashell family completes a new design, a metal pattern is crafted so each piece of shell can be hand cut. Remarkably durable, the shell is cut with tin snips and rarely chips or splits when done by an experienced artisan.
Brass sheets are trimmed into strips on an old-fashioned paper cutter. With a blunt knife, the strips are formed into edge binders.
After the forms are assembled and the shells gently mounted, hand painting is done by "air-brush" and brush stroke. The brass plated frame is lacquered to assure a long lasting gleam.
Alohashells are handmade for you with double the "Aloha"
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DESIGNED ON THE ISLAND OF MAUI
...HANDMADE ON THE ISLAND OF CAPIZ
Alohashells Hawaii
www.alohashells.com
 click to learn more about the Capiz shell history
click to get the Alohashells story & Capiz history (download a printable pdf file)
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