Unrefined powdered pink periwinkle shell pigment.

Pink Periwinkle Shell Powder - Thames Estuary Sourced, Hand-Crushed

Unlock the natural beauty and scientific wonder of our Pink Periwinkle Shell Powder, a unique and eco-friendly material sourced from the Thames Estuary. This sustainably collected shell powder not only carries the charm of nature but also reflects the fascinating chemistry and biology of the shells themselves.

Product Features:
Ethically Sourced: These periwinkle shells are naturally washed ashore by the tides of the Thames Estuary, collected sustainably to ensure minimal environmental impact.
Hand-Crushed & Cleaned: After careful cleaning in a bleach solution to ensure they are free from bacteria, the shells are hand-crushed in a traditional mortar and pestle, preserving their natural integrity.
Unique Coloration: The pink and purple hues of this shell powder are a natural result of the minerals and trace elements present in the environment, including calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and iron compounds. Each batch is distinct, offering a unique texture and color.
Eco-Friendly: Perfect for those seeking to incorporate natural, sustainable materials into their art, crafting, or spiritual practices.
Ideal For:
Artists looking for an organic and natural pigment, ideal for adding texture and unique coloration to their artwork, pottery, and ceramics.
Crafters who appreciate eco-friendly materials for jewelry making, mosaic work, or other handcrafted projects.
Spiritual Practitioners who incorporate shells in rituals and spells, seeking to harness the protective, healing, and transformative properties of the periwinkle shell.
How to Use:
Use this finely ground shell powder as a mineral pigment in your artwork or ceramics. It can be mixed into paints, glazes, or slips to create textured finishes or earthy tones. In spiritual practices, it can be used in rituals and spells for protection, healing, and transformation.

Symbolism & Spiritual Uses:
This pink periwinkle shell powder is not only a material for creative expression, but it also carries deep symbolic meaning. The shell is a symbol of the water element, which governs emotions, intuition, and healing.

Protection & Purification: The periwinkle shell’s strong structure symbolizes defense and protection. Use this powder in rituals to create a shield against negative energies and promote cleansing.
Emotional Healing: Linked to the water element, which governs emotional balance, the shell powder helps restore harmony to the heart and mind, supporting emotional healing and release.
Transformation & Growth: Like the periwinkle’s ability to grow and change in the ocean, this powder encourages personal transformation and resilience, helping to turn challenges into wisdom.
Abundance & Prosperity: Periwinkle shells, like other shells, are often associated with fertility, prosperity, and abundance. Use the powder to manifest wealth and positive growth in your life.
Connection to Nature: Working with periwinkle shells fosters a deeper connection to nature, the tides, and the energy of the sea, making this powder perfect for those seeking to connect with the rhythms of the earth.

The Science Behind the Shell:
Periwinkle shells are primarily composed of calcium carbonate, which is deposited by the mollusk over time to form a strong, protective shell. The fascinating chemistry of these shells includes:

Aragonite & Calcite: Two forms of calcium carbonate, aragonite is the dominant structure in periwinkle shells, providing them with their characteristic strength and resilience.
Trace Elements: The vibrant hues of pink and purple in the shell powder are influenced by trace elements like magnesium and iron, which contribute to the color and texture variations of each shell.
Biological Process of Calcification: The mollusk extracts calcium ions from the surrounding seawater and combines them with carbonate ions to form its protective shell, a process known as calcification. This makes each shell unique, both in composition and appearance.
Usage:
Spiritual & Ritual Uses: Use in rituals for purification, protection, or emotional healing. Incorporate into crystal baths, altar decorations, or sacred offerings.
Creative Uses: Blend with paints or glazes for unique textures, or use in mixed media and crafts for an organic, natural look.
Artistic Pigment: Perfect for artists, sculptors, and crafters looking for a raw, natural pigment that connects them to the natural world.

Note:
Due to the natural and unrefined state of the periwinkle shell powder, slight variations in texture and color are expected, adding a unique charm to each batch. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain quality.

Important: This product is unrefined and may require further grinding for finer applications in art. It is not intended for consumption or cosmetic use. Please be advised ocean and river molluscs are bottom and filter feeders, they remove toxins from the water and take in toxins from the plant life they consume which can stored in the shell and absorbed through the skin if added to baths or skin products.