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Sea to Art

What usually would find its way into a dumpster is transformed into a one of a kind piece of Art.

 
 

I can see why no one does this…..

The process of taking a fish rack: cleaning all flesh, extracting oil from bones, whitening, reassembling takes almost a year and many man hours.

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Step 1

Filet fish being careful not to cut any bones

 
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Step 2

Heat fish rack and pick each bone clean of flesh and connective tissue

 
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Step 3

Degrease bones until water runs clear (takes 8-12 months)

 
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Step 4

Figure out where everything should be placed

 
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Step 5

Whiten and make uniform color

 

Step 6 : Put the puzzle back together

 
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Step 7

Make form and fill with epoxy resin