‌Ⅰ. Dual charm of material and sensory experience

1. ‌Natural texture sensation‌

   Preserving the original texture and luster of the shells, with a delicate surface feel, each artwork is unique due to the natural differences in shell shape and color.

   Some processes refine the shells by cutting and grinding them to a paper like thickness, heating and flattening them to present a flat artistic substrate.

2. ‌Dynamic sound and light effects‌

   Wind induced sound: When shells are hung in series, they collide with each other, producing a soothing sound like waves, enhancing the sense of healing in the space.

   Light and shadow refraction: Shell surfaces naturally refract light, and when paired with light strips, can project wave like mottled light and shadow, creating a dreamy atmosphere.

Ⅱ. Style and craftsmanship expression

1. Minimalist line aesthetics‌

   By arranging shells in an orderly manner (such as parallel series or geometric collage), a strong sense of visual lines is formed, which is suitable for modern minimalist spaces.

   Nordic style commonly uses solid color base plates and monochrome shell arrays to highlight the orderly beauty of the material itself.

2. Stereoscopic hierarchical structure‌

   3D Concatenation Technique: The fishing line passes through the shell and is suspended and fixed in the frame, creating a multi-layered floating effect (requiring precise calculation of the distance between the sheep's eye nails and the tension of the fishing line).

   Mixed media overlay: combining quartz sand to simulate a beach, sea glass to embellish the waves, or adding pearls/dried flowers to enrich the details of the picture.

3. Theme Scene Narrative‌

   Hand drawn beach background with sea waves and shell embellishments, restoring the coastal scene;

   Collage shells into images of plants (branches), animals (butterflies), etc., conveying natural vitality.

Ⅲ. Practical and customized advantages

1. ‌Flexible creative approach‌

   DIY Convenience: The basic model only requires a frame, shell, fishing line, and hot melt adhesive, and ordinary users can complete concatenation or collage.

   Personalized customization: Seashells collected during travel can be labeled with regional information, giving the work commemorative significance.

Ⅳ.Value and limitations of craftsmanship

• ‌Advantages:

  Cost controllable: Basic creation (frame+shell material package) can be completed within 100 yuan;

  Environmental attributes: Utilizing edible shells or artificially cultivated resources to reduce ecological pressure.

• Limitations:

  Fine craftsmanship (such as wire saw cutting for shell carving) requires professional skills, which are difficult for ordinary users to achieve;

  Natural shells are prone to fading and should be stored away from light and moisture.