Friday, October 12, 2012

Glass Hermit Crab

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So recently hermit crabs have become increasingly popular among house hold pets. And even more if they have a glass shell! The shells are made of blown glass and are perfectly suitable for a hermit crab to live in. The shells come in various colors and sizes and can even be decorated. The prices range from $20 to $120 depending on what size and specifications you pick. The amazing artist who made these shells is Robert Dugrenier. He has been blowing glass for over 30 years. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the art of blowing glass, it is when large sheets or poles of glass are heated and shaped by using a series of blowing and moving with metal tongs. He has made around 50 shells accommodating 
them specifically for a hermit crab without making any harm. He has even made shells that are infused with gold, silver, or bronze making beautiful works of art. 
Would you buy a a shell for your hermit crab like this?

CC image courtesy of Glassshell.com
Gabriel Diaz

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