shellcraft

Mollusc casing artwork

Shellcraft refers to the art of making decorative objects from seashells—jewelry, ornaments, picture frames, and similar items: Her grandmother's bathroom was full of shellcraft from the 1970s.

The term also has a specialized meaning in computer security, where it denotes the technique of writing or deploying shellcode—small programs injected into vulnerable software to gain unauthorized access to a system.

seashell

conch

Spiral-shelled marine gastropod

  • cowrieGlossy marine gastropod shell
  • scallopFan-shaped edible shellfish
  • abaloneNacreous marine gastropod

clam · oyster · nautilus · mussel · whelk · cockle · limpet · periwinkle · sundial · auger

jewelry

necklace

Neck-worn ornament

beads · stringing · drilling · polishing · findings · clasp · chain · choker · anklet · charm

decor

mirror

Reflective viewing surface

mobile · wind chime · mosaic · inlay · display · arrangement · centerpiece · lampshade · vase · planter

tradition

puka

Naturally holed shell

  • leiFlower necklace
  • wampumIndigenous American bead currency
  • cameoBrief guest appearance

sailor · valentine · Polynesian · Caribbean · Filipino · African · Native American · Victorian · maritime · folk art

technique

gluing

Fastening with adhesive

bleaching · polishing · arranging · layering · embedding · resin · epoxy · hot glue · sandpaper · awl

Opposites
material source

shellcraftglasswork

Crafting objects from silica

metalsmithing · metalwork · metalworking · woodcraft · stonecraft

material origin

shellcraft3D printing

Creating objects by depositing layers

digital art

Family

shell, craft, shells, shelled, shelling, shellfish, eggshell, seashell, crafts

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G