Raw capiz shells are harvested in different coastal waters of the Philippines specifically in the province of Capiz, located in the Western Visayas region. Crafting various products out of raw capiz material is a long process and requires a lot of effort and crafsmanship. Capiz shell in its raw form Collected capiz shells are then cleaned using a non-hazardous cleaning agent and will undergo heat through an oven. Next, the cooked capiz shells are cooled. After cooling, they are then kept in a drying container the whole day. Pounded shells undergo a sifting process wherein selected sizes and shapes are classified. Shells are pounded while some are shaped to serve as the glaze of the product.Layered capiz shells create these wall tiles and wall coverings or other interior decors and accessories. Photos from la casa deco How many ways to go eco-friendly can you think of? Like us on Facebook and tells us. Want design ideas using our capiz shell wall tiles and wa
[...] known as window pane oysters, capiz shells were used as windows, lamps and chandeliers. Capiz made Terrazhel wall tiles are exceptional for their innovative 3-dimensional surfaces. The features of these wall tiles [...]
ReplyDelete[...] view on the wall tiles used on our previous design idea posts. Notice how all-natural capiz shells were creatively hand-laid on eco-friendly PVC substrate and [...]
ReplyDelete[...] design ideas for interior walls currently incorporate unusual materials for wallpaper and wall coverings that [...]
ReplyDelete