Natural translucent Capiz shells that have been skillfully cut to a lotus petal shape. The metal frame allows for the creation of elegant Art Deco style lampshades, candle holders and wind chimes.

Pack Contents:Craft pack contains 5 Petals

Petal Size: Approx 40mm

Metal frame width: Approx 2mm

Description & Application:
Exclusive to On Line Shells in the UK, these natural Capiz shells have been skillfully cut to the shape of a lotus petal and expertly edged with a brass foil.

Embodying a natural elegance and style seldom found in artificially manufactured materials, Capiz provides a unique translucent media for arts and crafts projects. Lightweight yet deceptively durable, and having been edged with a brass metal foil for the creation of elegant Art Deco style design of lampshades, candle holders and wind chimes.

The petals can be joined with either a hot glue gun or solder and easily drilled for incorporation into wind chimes.

Background & History:
Capiz Shells or Windowpane Oysters are marine bi-valves found across the Indo-Pacific region and particularly abundant around the Philippine province of Capiz. Although edible, they are valued both for their shells and the occasional pearls they produce.

Being translucent, the shells were traditionally used as a natural window. In recent years the Capiz shell has been extensively used to manufacture decorative interior features such as chandeliers, lampshades or candle light reflectors.

Designation: Placuna Placenta