Plastic shell clutch

An idea that I didn't have at the start, but which was suggested to me whilst working n the project, was this plastic shell clutch. It was made by vacuum forming clear plastic over a real scallop shell. I then coloured it with glass paint and glued on clear PVC to attach the two halves.

 I like this idea, but I don't think it very practical. It would be hard to use it as an actual purse so people might not want to buy it. It also took quite a long time to make, so might cost a lot to buy.