What it's like to SHELL in MAINE - Just in time for SUMMER!

This episode features sample warm weather shelling experiences in Maine. You'll also see how you can clean up your beach finds(shells and sand dollars) to look gorgeous!
Locations featured in this episode: Cape Elizabeth, Biddeford Pool, Scarborough Beach
How to safely dispose of Muriatic Acid: www.hunker.com...

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Some of my favorite places to beachcomb in Southern/Mid coast Maine(this is not an exhaustive list) Biddeford Pool Timber Point Preserve Ferry Beach(Saco Bay) Old Orchard Beach Scarborough Beach Cape Elizabeth(beaches and State Parks) Peaks Island Mackworth Island Cousin's Island Harpswell Boothbay(Ocean Point)

[@MrsFazz68]

Thank you so much, this was the perfect information that I needed for my September trip. You found some awesome treasures there 🐚😊 I really appreciate your wisdom and the time and effort you put into these amazing vlogs 👍👍

[@lindsayhuff8813]

I like hearing you talk about the shells. I love how excited you get with certain types of shells, for example, the deep sea scallops. I am missing you talking to us. I still love the video. I think you have the best shelling channel on KZbin and your channel is greatly under appreciated.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I truly appreciate your wonderful feedback. I'll always continue to include my normal style of talking to the camera while filming, but sometimes I like to switch it up to capture to try to capture a mood. What excites me most about what I am creating here, is the opportunity to share all of these experiences with the world; finding ways to get folks to care about some of the things that I care about 💙 Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@solaceinshelling6552 you definitely succeeded in capturing the mood with no dialogue. ❤️ thank you for taking us with you on your journeys! I enjoy them immensely.

[@penelope8980]

Nice quality filming of the shells and the surrounding landscape. Thank you for the lesson about cleaning shells.

[@debbycook222]

I live here in Maine and I love beach combing here…….❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@kennethmurphy8585]

We live right nearby where you started shelling (3:40), in Cape Elizabeth. We love going to the beach all year for shells and the open, salt air. Thank you for your inspiring journeys, they are a wonderful way to relax, and enjoy and be mindful of the beauty around us. You just recently popped up in my feed and I’m very happy about it.

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Wow, those shells cleaned up nicely! Many thanks for taking us along. 😎 🐚

[@fishwackioutdoors6336]

I am a swfl resident that has the pleasure of shelling Sanibel Island and surrounding areas. Never would I have thought to go to a place such as Main. What can I say? I’m extremely partial to my tropical and subtropical shell species. However, seeing the beauty and the mystique of the area you chose to film, definitely makes me feel some wanderlust for new places. Maybe my shelling addiction will carry me to places such as this in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandybrown7621]

I can’t believe how beautiful they came out !!

[@PennyMusick]

Thanks so much for such a beautiful look at the Maine coast and the beautiful shell treasures! Loved your commentary which reveals your deep appreciation for all our coastal gifts, delightful ❤

[@LisaPolk-j9t]

I enjoy the calming music with your videos! 12:47

[@saraclark8611]

Oh the beautiful colors! Those mussels were blowing my mind! Then you picked up the rocks and OMG! Jasper, plume agate 😍😍😍 awesome video! Never been to Main but it’s on my list for sure!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I always appreciate someone who knows rocks pretty well, and comments when I feature them. Maine has TONs of beautifully tumbled beach cobblestones 💙 Thanks for watching!

[@LisaPolk-j9t]

I enjoy the calming music with your videos!

[@felixzapata9058]

"There is no better experience of finding shells on a beach during the summer..." Your opening statement of this video really says it all. Watched this whole episode and didn't find the need to fast forward or jump around. I just relaxed and let you lead the way...and thanx for letting me tag along...in 4K, of course...

[@solaceinshelling6552]

It's always the opening line! 😆 I am so glad you watched the whole episode and enjoyed... in 4K!

[@janetdunn8220]

Once again, you wow us start to finish. Thanks for sharing. ❣️🦋❣️🐚🐚🐚🌊🌈🐾🐾🥰

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

Gorgeous Thanks for taking us along.

[@heatherzagorski7880]

I also like when you talk to us about the shells

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, I appreciate your feedback! Those style of videos aren't going anywhere! 💙

[@careyalinablu]

Thank you for such a lovely episode. As an artist, the very unique palette, textures created by the salt and calcification and the rugged quality of Maine shells is endlessly inspiring. The Iceland scallop fossil is astonishing. I actually prefer the limited spoken word in your videos, as it creates for me, a sense of calm and wonder, as if one is there in person.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I appreciate your feedback! It appears that my viewers are split between this style, and my normal style with live narration. I believe I only have a handful of videos where I intentionally exclude narration in an attempt to create the mood you mentioned. I do find, joy and pleasure creating both styles. Thanks so much for watching!

[@LisaPolk-j9t]

So colorful!❤

[@debblair5761]

What a serene and peaceful place to be for shelling or just sitting around and reflecting. Awesome shells too.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching! 💜

[@denise20240]

Love the blue mussel shells, big scallops. The color and variety of the rocks is outstanding. 💙🧡

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@katrinalodge6055]

I love those slippers with orange insides and the purple and blue mussels

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@janinedevilliers510]

Amazing. I love the colours. Thanks for taking us shelling and showing us how the clean the shells. It is nice to do the extra step with the acid for that extra removal of salt, etc. Shells are so beautiful. In my country the mussle shells are black. I wouldnt collect them. But your are so beautiful in the blues and purples. I love the black fossil scallop I think you said. Thanks. Waving from Germany 👋👋🏖️🐚

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching! Would love to one day look for shells on The North, and Baltic Seas!

[@sherrie545]

Love all the shells! The moon shells and blue muscles have beautiful colors!

[@Counterculturecasualty]

Thank you so much for this information. when I travel to Maine, I always bring back some shells. Especially the blue muscle and the horse muscle. Now I know how to clean them. I really love the purple and blue.

[@pamelacanton8856]

Loved the video. The purple horse muscle is my favorite!

[@eunicealmeida8712]

Gorgeous shells. I love your videos. Thank for sharing

[@bethstelter990]

Your videos are always interesting. Beautiful seashells! The scallops were my favorites!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much for watching!

[@fredamoore1743]

Oh my gosh Brian! You have outdone yourself this time! I have always told you that you put out amazing videos but this is definitely my favorite. The scenery, the ocean, the beach, the shells, the rocks and that awesome music you play is just serene! I haven't been this relaxed in a long time. You and Sharmon are like a therapy for me. Thank you for your love of what you do and for sharing with all of us. You are a blessing!😊❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I truly appreciate your great feedback! This episode took a little longer to edit, but I am quite happy with the way it turned out, and of people's reception to it. Thank you so much for watching!!! 💙

[@KimB-ul1zt]

This video is your best. So beautiful.

[@kristibruns6111]

This was different but I did miss your commentary on what the names of the shells were. Beautiful scenery though and I hope to shell there one day.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Plenty more videos like that to come! Thanks for watching!

[@dianasumner667]

My sister took me to Maine 2 years ago it was great, I thought you where holding my rocks i brought home ,suck a good memory thank you

[@amyboggs766]

Your camera skills are amazing. Love all of your finds. Please consider doing a video of your entire collection 🫶

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello friend, thank you for the great feedback! I do have a couple videos where I show and talk about my collection - please check those out! As my collection evolves, I'll always make sure to provide updated content - thanks for watching!

[@barbridingsTheResinator]

These shells are so beautiful. I really miss you talking and identifying the shells. I learned so much about shells from your videos. I recently went to NC and was so excited I could id the shells I found from watching your videos. Thank you for taking us along your adventure. Scratchies for Yuki!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Plenty more videos to come! Thanks for watching!

[@nancygluth9335]

Love your message at the beginning of this video….its so true!! These shells are gorgeous and now Maine is on my bucket list! Thanks for another great video.

[@Draolven]

I live in southern Maine. I really hope you get to travel here someday. From the Down east area with bat harbor, Acadia National Park, Wiscasset and Boothbay to old orchard beach and beyond there is something very peaceful here. I have serious autoimmune and everything about the treatment and recovery periods is chaotic, so many doctors. The beach is peace. It's possible even on a crowded day to stand with your feet in the water and feel small, alone, and something greater than yourself all at once. I hope you visit us soon and see what I mean! Acadia just takes your breath away!

[@annlongchamps7956]

This video is so soothing. I haven't been to pop ham beach for years.i miss it.i will make my journey there again and Cresent beach in cape Elizabeth too..I love God's beauty

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Wow..awesome treasures !! Luv this Just fabulous 👌

[@cricket6410]

Loooved this video…. You captured coastal Maine’s beauty and spirit so masterfully. Brings me back…. I thank you.. sincerely.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching! 💙

[@nellyjune9828]

I wish I was there so i can take those slipper shells😮 And also those blue muscle😮 Lovely video ❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@nancycross2228]

Wow..Beautiful shells ! I could gather those Blue and Horse mussels all day ! Crafting projects for many. Thank you !

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@katrinalodge6055]

Been waiting for your next adventure, feet are up, here we go!❤😂 thank you for all your productions

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Truely enjoyed that beach❣️! So much to look thru, 👀. Love when you stop to do a screen shot. Gives me time to hunt to. And that red sand! I would have taken an oz of that to display on a shelf in a pretty little vial/bottle. I have sand from the phillipines that a coworker brought back for me many yrs ago. Still have it! That little rippling water was awesome on that puddle/inlet?, 👀❤️. Perfect timing. Dumb question, what is done with the muriatic acid afterwards? Is it reusable?

[@Counterculturecasualty]

I think the red sand might be garnets.

[@FloridaBeachWalks]

Lovely! Simply stunning beach views ❤ love the transformations upon cleaning! Have you tried Magic Acid? It works in my experience just like muriatic acid but w/o the skin burn risk 👍🏼 With my kiddos I was all but happy to switch. Happy shelling and have a great summer!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! I truly appreciate your awesome feedback. I haven't yet tried the magic acid, but purchasing it, is definitely on my to-do list. I also have to catch up on some of your videos! Happy shelling to you as well and hope you are also having a great summer!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Beautiful shells 🐚 😍

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

@@solaceinshelling6552 You are welcome 😊

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Fabulous

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Wonderful. I really like how you shoot your videos they are always so peaceful and calm even when the ocean is raging. So many treasures on the beach rocks, sea glass and of course the shells. So pleased the mussels got showcased, they are beautiful. What was the small joined white/nacre looking shell and the bigger joined shell with one side rippled white please, maybe an oyster? Thank you so much for sharing.

[@sheilaholden8467]

Brian that was beautiful. Can you please tell me the difference between a dog shell and a basket. I'm thinking that a basket has the weaving.

[@mariejung73]

Beautiful!❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

What beach has the red sand?

[@gmlight56]

That is what I would like to know as well.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This type of sand can be found in a few locations along the Maine coast, and throughout New England and Long Island, NY. It occurs due to the presence of the mineral garnet. The red sand featured in this video is from Cape Elizabeth, Maine Thanks for watching!

[@80SGIRL4EVR]

After watching/binging on your awesome videos, I often think that I have met you! Have you by chance, dined at a place called Macs Grill, in Auburn Maine?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi there, I don't think this was me, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@cazee100]

Have you seen the safe acid that Sharmon uses? Lots better than muriatic acid and safer. Lovely shells. Stay safe

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I have, and I definitely need to pick some up - it's been on my to do list! Thanks for watching!

[@gmlight56]

Please give us a the location of the red sand. Very beautiful.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello, this sand can be found in a few locations along the Maine coast, and throughout New England, and is due to the presence of the mineral garnet. The red sand featured in this video is from Cape Elizabeth, Maine! Thanks for watching!

[@suzannegeorgeminnick1121]

How do you tell the difference between a regular shell and a fossil shell??

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This is a great question, but the answer is a little nuanced, lol! Sometimes, it's actually quite difficult to tell the difference, especially with younger fossils. In general, one of the best ways to tell is by color: Living seashells often have colorful patterns, but fossilized seashells usually lack these patterns, and are more neutral colored. This method isn't fool proof though because some shells naturally lack color and patterns. Another way to identify is to understand the geology of the local region you are looking for fossils in. For example... in Maine, shell fossils can be found in layers of ancient marine sediment that were created by the movements of glaciers during last Ice Age - these sediment layers in Maine are known as the Presumpscot Formation, and the shell fossils that come from these deposits are approximately 11 - 14 thousand years old. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has listed a few of the species of shells that can be found in these marine sediments, so if ever you find one of these shell specimens in Maine, it is most likely a fossil. Thanks for watching!

[@suzannegeorgeminnick1121]

@@solaceinshelling6552 thanks! Makes good sense

[@moniquekessel4413]

I would have a big boat load of them neat slippers ❤😊

[@jessihigginbotham]

I notice you’re in Maine/New England every so often, do you have family there?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi! I was raised in northern New England(Maine and NH), and currently my family, and many friends live there. 💙 Thanks for watching!

[@donnaschimmelpfennig3447]

Thank you for the beautiful video. I usually clean my sand dollars in hydrogen peroxide, they don't seem to get as brittle. Sometimes just leave in the sun until they are completely white. I use bleach on my shells, sometimes it leaves a chalky appearance especially on fighting conchs. Any suggestions anyone? Agreed that shells look great when they are wet!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I definitely need to try cleaning my sand dollars in HP! I think SWF Beach life just posted a video on how using mineral oil on some shells can help remove chalky residue! Thanks for watching!

[@dianasumner667]

Such

[@AprilFoolsSJC]

Please stop taking our seashells off the beach.

[@myeyesseainblue]

I live in Pennsylvania and not one fiber of my being wants to travel to Maine. I would rather head south.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Maine is beautiful, but then again every place has its own unique charm! Thanks for watching!

[@Draolven]

Too bad. I live in southern Maine, I have traveled a lot and Acadia National Park is still in my top 3 most beautiful spots. I think it's when you travel where you don't expect or wan5 to go that you can turn over so.e magical memories and experiences. Maybe someday you'll change your mind and visit us. I'd welcome you wholeheartedly!