• With an almost silvery shimmer, this capiz adorned butterfly features feathery lines of shell radiating from its central core. This is punctuated with strong dashed lines done in a rusty metal finish that also spread from its body. Cool, calm, and beautiful, this butterfly emanates sophistication.

    The basic frame of the butterfly is created using tin, which is powder-coated with a black finish and makes this piece safe to use outdoors. The edges of the frame are reinforced using thicker tin wire. The front of this piece is adorned in areas with capiz shell, an oyster native to the Philippines, before being hand-painted and sealed with a water-based sealant. The primary purpose of this oyster to provide a source of food, however, the shell is a sustainable by-product that can be used for decoration. The capiz shell subtly replicates the reflective qualities of butterflies in nature. The entire piece is lightweight and has an eyelet in the back allowing it to be hung using a finishing nail, command strip, or a push pin. Due to it being a natural material, the organic colors of capiz come through as tans and browns underneath the paint.

  • The frame of this clock is made with solid capiz oyster shell, compressed into shape. The artist seals the shells, leaving the natural color of the capiz as the base, pearl color of the clock face. Intricately designed blue roses are hand-painted and purposefully placed along the outer rim. Bold roman numberals are evenly spaced to complement the strong floral design. The combination provides a strong vintage appeal. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. The clock is created by compressing capiz shell together and forming it into shape. The final result is a light-weight, plate that feels similar to plastic. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz may come through as tans and browns underneath the hand-painted surface.
  • The frame of this clock is made with solid capiz oyster shell, compressed into shape. The texture and lines of the individual shell pieces still come through the hand-painted clock face. The center of the clock is sponge-painted resembling a Mediterranean, terra cotta finish. The darker outer rim and contrasting white, weathered numbers, complete this piece to feel as though it came from the old world. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. The clock is created by compressing capiz shell together and forming it into shape. The final result is a light-weight, plate that feels similar to plastic. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz may come through as tans and browns underneath the hand-painted surface.
  • The frame of this clock is made with solid capiz oyster shell, compressed into shape. The face is hand-painted to appear as if it is aged porcelain, promoted by the natual colors of the capiz shell. The look is further accentuated by gentle distressed marks. The black, bold numbers vary in size and stand in strong contrast to the pearl background. The combination of simple color palette and the seasoned feel of the porcelain finish are quintessential hallmarks of the modern farmhouse design genre. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. The clock is created by compressing capiz shell together and forming it into shape. The final result is a light-weight, plate that feels similar to plastic. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz may come through as tans and browns underneath the hand-painted surface.
  • The frame of this clock is made with solid capiz oyster shell, compressed into shape. The texture and lines of the individual shell pieces still come through the broad brush strokes of brown on the background of the clock. The distressed look of the earthy, rich background color giving an aged feel which is complemented by the added detail of the weathered, hand-painted numbers. Capiz is an oyster shell and the primary purpose of the oyster is as a source of food. However, the by-product, the shell, can be used for decoration. The clock is created by compressing capiz shell together and forming it into shape. The final result is a light-weight, plate that feels similar to plastic. Due to it being a natural material, the natural colors of the capiz may come through as tans and browns underneath the hand-painted surface.

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