The Bay Scallop Beauties puzzle by photographer Cris Farley shows the colorful shells of bay scallops from the waters off Nantucket. In short, this 550-piece jigsaw puzzle is fun yet challenging.
About the Artwork
Nantucket is famous for its bay scallops, a treasured local harvest. This photograph highlights the diverse and beautifully colored shells they live in.
In addition, the shells come in a striking range of colors and patterns. As a result, the puzzle offers a fun challenge for the whole family.
Because it’s a photograph, every ridge and color is true to life.
Where to Start
Start with the border, then build the most colorful scallop shells, using their patterns as a guide, since it stands out right away. Next, work on the shells around them, one at a time. After that, piece together the smaller shells and gaps. Finally, fill in any background, sorting those pieces by shade.
Bay Scallop Beauties Puzzle Details
- Pieces: 550
- Finished size: 24″ x 18″
- Photographer: Cris Farley
- Part number: 30702
- Made in the USA by Heritage Puzzle
A Bay Scallop Beauties Puzzle for Shell Lovers
Overall, at 550 pieces, it’s a fun yet challenging puzzle. In addition, the many similar shapes reward a careful eye. Plus, the natural colors look beautiful once framed. As a result, it’s a lovely piece for a coastal kitchen or bathroom wall.
For example, set it up after a trip to Nantucket or Cape Cod. Also, it’s a fun way to teach kids about scallops and shells.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for shell collectors and New England fans.
Framing Your Finished Puzzle
When you finish, the puzzle measures 24″ x 18″, a standard frame size. Then glue it, let it dry flat and frame it for a kitchen, bathroom or beach house.
Explore More
Finally, see more puzzles by Cris Farley, or browse our Seashell Puzzles and New England and Northeast Puzzles collections.
Deborah Smith –
This was a fun and challenging puzzle for me! But I loved every minute of it! Even though my first one was missing a piece, you sent me another one (different cut) and I put it together a second time!
Margaret Carney –
I am not a big jigsaw puzzle fan but this was a gift so I decided to try it out. I especially liked the beautiful, natural colors of the shells and the fact that they were so similar with their ridges, yet all different. And that turned out to be why it was It so interesting to me – it looks simple but because of the shell designs it is actually diabolical, a real challenge. If you like that, this is a great puzzle.