Behind the Scene

Aloha and welcome to Behind the Scense, 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.

If you’d like to see how it all comes together, you can start with “Behind the Scenes — The Work Behind the Two-Strand Poepoe #2000 Using Kauaʻi Kahelelani Shells” or “How I Pack Authentic Niʻihau Shell Jewelry with Aloha and Gratitude.”

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:

• 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!