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/13418835/how-t...

[@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.

[@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!

[@user-mr4ok2ul7v]

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 ❤

[@sherrie545]

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

[@katrinalodge6055]

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

[@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!!! 💙

[@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!

[@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!

[@nancycross2228]

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

[@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.

[@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! 💜

[@janetdunn8220]

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

[@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! 💙

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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! 💙

[@plantedbythebeach8010]

Gorgeous Thanks for taking us along.

[@denise20240]

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

[@eunicealmeida8712]

Gorgeous shells. I love your videos. Thank for sharing

[@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

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Fabulous

[@pamelacanton8856]

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

[@suzannebraden9671]

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

[@nellyjune9828]

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

[@KimB-ul1zt]

This video is your best. So beautiful.

[@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.

[@katrinalodge6055]

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

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Beautiful shells 🐚 😍

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

@@solaceinshelling6552 You are welcome 😊

[@mariejung73]

Beautiful!❤

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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