We work with a wide range of clients – from individuals and small businesses to some of the world’s leading design brands. Our materials include LUMÉA shell veneer laminates, wood, acrylic, and select other substrates. With deep expertise in handling and laser-cutting these materials, our team is always happy to assist with design projects and offer technical guidance.
Our Riverton-based studio offers expert design and laser cutting services for clients across New Zealand and worldwide. From intricate artworks and high-end wooden packaging to shell veneer inlays for jewellery, instruments, décor, and even fishing lures – we handle a wide range of custom projects.
We also offer high-quality printing and graphic design services using our flatbed printer, allowing us to print directly onto shell veneer, wood, and a variety of other materials. This opens up unique possibilities for customised branding, artwork, signage, and decorative pieces with stunning detail and durability.
Ocean Shell Studios partners with luthiers worldwide, offering precision design and laser cutting services for custom guitar inlays. To help us provide an accurate quote, please include a PDF or vector file of your design if available. Quotes are based on the amount of veneer or laminate used and the laser cutting time required.
Be it a corporate event, sports competition, school award ceremony or other special occasion, we can ensure you get the perfect award you need with a professional finish. Send us your designs or opt for our full service including design right to product completion.
We can resin dome your creations for additional visual effect and long-lasting protection. Doming is the process of adding a clear, non-yellowing resin to your decal to make a 'dome' or bubble over it. This has a slight magnification effect, catches light better and protects your decal from weather and UV light. The end result is stunning.
We can engrave your company logo or a personal message onto any piece in our Native Rimu giftware range, including chopping boards, serving platters, and coasters. Each item features our signature Paua inlay or whole Paua shells, making every piece a unique and meaningful gift for clients, staff, or loved ones.
Proudly family owned and operated since 1992, Ocean Shell Studios has grown from a small local workshop into a trusted name in New Zealand.
Sustainability is at the core of our craft. We use responsibly sourced materials like Paua shell and native Heritage Rimu, creating beautiful, timeless pieces.
Using premium shell together with fresh, innovative design, we craft everything from meaningful giftware and accessories to unique souvenirs.
