Nutshell utensil sets

This week’s challenge from class is using renewable materials to create utensils. the most difficult part which is to find out except for wood what else are renewable also food safe materials. Thanks to my culture, the days of the year close to the Chinese New Year, remind me of my family's favorite snake the nuts in the shell, the nutshells are one of the best options for containers, they are firm enough and waterproof.

Material for this project are hazelnut shell, walnut shell , pecan shell, branches, and cotton thread. I keep the shape of the branches and the texture of the inside nutshell because they show the character of the natural materials.