Pengolahan Cangkang Kerang Simping Sebagai Embellishment Pada Busana

Abstract

Abstract Nowadays, the development of embellishment applications in clothing has begun to give a new impression and aesthetic with the use of various materials. Generally, the technique that is often used for the application of embellishment is the beadwork technique. The use of materials for beadworks techniques also varies, such as plastic beads, sequins, feathers, glass, and also natural materials such as seeds and shells. The scallop is one of the results of the natural wealth of marine life that is easily found, especially in the waters of Indonesia. This scallop shell is widely used as a raw material for the processing of home living craft products but can be further improved as used as an application of embellishment on products for couture. With the unique characteristics of scallop shells that have a unique transparency and hologram character when processed with appropriate techniques, scallop shells have the potential to provide new embellishment innovations in the fashion industry. In this study, the author will examine the exploration of the composition and application that is done to achieve the inspiration of the concept. The results of this study resulted in the innovation of embellishment in the form of a scallop shell that can be applied to clothing for couture using beadwork techniques. Keywords : Simping shells, embellishment, demi couture