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Franklin St. Studio’s Oyster Shell project reimagines discarded oyster shells as a sustainable, high-value material. Collected from various sources, the shells are cleaned, dried, and broken into fragments, then combined with a mineral solute. Through a controlled cooling process, crystals form between the shell pieces, binding them into a durable ceramic-like structure. This innovative method not only transforms waste into functional art but also allows the material to be recycled indefinitely or safely returned to the environment. The project exemplifies how material innovation can address environmental concerns while creating objects of lasting beauty.
