Blank Sea Shells Single or Pair, Cast Resin Clam Shell Seashell Prop, Half Shell Prop, Lightweight Mermaid Shells, Costume Mermaid Bikini

Seller's description

These decorative sea shells are made from lightweight cast resin and would make the perfect props for your mermaid or other oceangoing creature costume! They may be attached to a mermaid bikini top, strung as part of a fancy sea-themed belt, attached as decoration on a mighty trident prop, or anything else you can imagine. They'd also make a lovely Camino de Santiago pilgrim keepsake.

You can choose between two sizes for these shells: 4.5" diameter (about 1.25" depth) and 5.5" diameter (about 2" depth). The shape is slightly different for each size, as you can see in the photographs.

Choose the option to buy two shells together for a discount per shell.

These shells may be worn in the water. (Please note, however, that the resin they are made from is NOT rated aquarium safe so they shouldn't be used as aquarium props.)

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CAST OPTIONS

You can choose from these options for the cast piece(s):

- Raw cast vs cleaned-up: A raw cast is straight out of the mold with minimal cleanup. There will be some flashing and the edges may be sharp. A raw cast will require you to do some sanding and cleanup before use. You can also choose the cleaned-up option, where we take care of removing all of the flashing and sanding the edges clean and smooth.

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This is a made-to-order piece, meaning that once I receive your order, you are added to my casting queue. The processing time (before shipping) for this item is 1-2 weeks.

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All of my resin props start out as a sculpture I created in oil-based clay. These shells have a lot of ridges and detail on the surface! I make a mold of the original using silicone rubber, and then cast it in impact-resistant resin. While I don't recommend treating it roughly, this stuff is very tough!

This blank prop comes just as you see it in the photos - a blank piece cast in resin. If you choose the cleanup option, I also remove any flashing from the molding process and sand the edges smooth. This is a do-it-yourself piece, meaning it's up to you to finish, paint, and assemble it however you'd like. I'm also available to answer questions, so please don't hesitate to send me a message.