Behind the Scene

Having trouble seeing the blogs? Just click ⬇️“Expand”⬇️ to open the full list of posts in this category. Each article is filled with stories, tips, and inspiration from my Niʻihau shell jewelry journey. 

Aloha and welcome to Behind the Scenes, where I open the doors to my creative world and share the little moments that often stay unseen.

Here, you’ll find stories about the real process behind making Niʻihau shell jewelry — from sorting shells and testing patterns to fixing tiny mistakes and learning from every challenge. Much of what I share comes from years of hands-on experience as a self-taught artist, and from the heart that goes into each piece I create.

I hope these stories bring you closer to the art, patience, and beauty behind every Niʻihau shell — and help you feel the aloha that inspires each creation.

With aloha,
Janjira — ShellsHawaii.com

To begin your learning journey, start with:

• Niʻihau Shell Jewelry Holiday Shopping – Meaningful Hawaiian Gifts for the Holiday Season
• Issue: No Products on Website, Only Information or Reading Mode — Here’s What Happened and How to Fix It
• Behind the Scenes — The Making of a Four-Strand Poepoe Lei Using Authentic Kahelelani Shells from Niʻihau (#2001)
• Behind the Scenes — The Work Behind the Two-Strand Poepoe #2000 Using Kauaʻi Kahelelani Shells
• How Gratitude Reflects in My Life and Everything I Do
• Sunday Packing – A Little Aloha Behind My Niʻihau and Hawaiian Shell Jewelry
• Island Life on Kauaʻi – Living Beside My Niʻihau Shell Creation
• The Story Behind My Hawaiian Pineapple Design Using Authentic Niʻihau Shells — Momi, Laiki, and Kahelelani
• The “Cha-Ching” Sound of Gratitude When Niʻihau Shell Jewels Come In
• My August Adventure – The “Nothing is Ever Simple” Edition!! lol
• Mahalo for Your Orders Everyone – Finally Everything’s Running Smooth Again!
• Custom Orders – The Hidden Challenges and Rewards Part 2
• Custom Orders – Turning Dreams into Shell Jewelry Part 1
• Blog 7 Part 1: Kahelelani Shell Hunting – The Morning Magic
• Blog 6: My First Hawaiian Shelling Experience
• My Journey with Niʻihau Shell Jewelry!