In the Philippines, seashells are more than souvenirs. Jocelyn Gonzales explains the history and craft of capiz, a species of bivalve shell widely used in design. Traditionally used in mosaic and ...

There's those DIYs that feel crafty and charmingly handmade, and then there are the ones that look like they came right off of store shelves. Both have their pros and cons, but there’s something so ...

Derived from the marine bivalve Placuna placenta, or the windowpane oyster, these shells are increasingly being discussed in research on sustainable materials, coastal ecosystems, and alternative ...