How to Display Seashells
Seashells are perfect works of art and add a beautiful touch to a home. Arrange your shells in a display case for an elegant look or in a specimen box for an austere appearance. Wash and dry your shells with care. Be very careful with two-part ... [... more]
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How to Collect Seashells
Seashells, also known by biologists as the exoskeletons of critters in the phylum Mollusca, are popular for collectors. Get more out of your collecting by learning what animals lived in the shells you pick up. Look for bubbling holes in the wet ... [... more]
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How to Clean Seashells
Polishing seashells requires grinding away the outermost layer of a shell, which not only is very messy but also ruins the value if you happen to be a collector. Proper cleaning and a little bit of mineral oil will bring out the natural beauty ... [... more]
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How to Decorate a Mantle
A fireplace is often a natural focal point for a room, but just because you don't have a fire going doesn't mean your fireplace has to fade into the background! The mantle is the perfect place to show off some of your favorite items, and to ... [... more]
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How to Sell Rare Seashells
Rare seashells can be used to make expensive jewelry or to create displays in homes or nice hotels. If you want to sell rare shells, the best way to do this is over the Internet. You can start selling on eBay right away and then build up your ... [... more]
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How to Display a Seashell Collection
Whether you want to display your collection for others to see or for safekeeping, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Be sure to clean your shells before displaying them--for safety and appeal--and you'll have a life-long tribute to gaze at ... [... more]
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How to Go Beachcombing
Those who have patience and luck can find real treasures on the beach. The next time you hit the shore, try finding these objects that have been shaken from the depths of the ocean. Follow these tips to explore the various riches, large and ... [... more]
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How to Create Coral Decor
Anyone sick of cheesy wind chimes or even cheesier beach souvenirs can create coral décor on their own. A succession of coral chunks wound with heavy twine add a classy and memory-filled adornment to any yard. With the right kind of collecting, ... [... more]
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How to Identify Chitons
Chitons are specialized molluscs that resemble limpets but they have segmented shells and other qualities that make them stand out from other molluscs. Know the habitat of chitons. Chitons live mainly along rocky shorelines, and you'll find them ... [... more]
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How to Clean a Seashell Collection
Taking care of your seashell collection involves cleaning them thoroughly after you get them home. Some types of shells require different cleaning methods. You will need some light tools to clean the messier shells, but all in all it is not that ... [... more]
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How to Identify Different Seashells
The allure of seashell collecting is due, in large part, to the tremendously vast array of their different colors and shapes. There are several hundred varieties of shells found all over the world. In just one visit to the beach, you may see ... [... more]
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How to Pick a Beach for Seashell Collecting
Walking for miles, scoping white sand, to find just the right seashell is therapeutic for some. Others dive into the ocean to find their buried treasures. A shoreline contains many wonderful gleaming sights and signature places for a shell ... [... more]
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