A Shell of a Good Time – Artist Trail Sculptures Take Over Lowestoft
This August, Lowestoft is getting a little wilder with the arrival of some seriously adorable visitors. As part of a vibrant artist trail, 14 fibreglass turtles have taken up residence across the town, ready to be discovered by eagle-eyed explorers.
Commissioned by This is Global, this Artist Trail sculpture project invites visitors to play detective, hunting down these beautifully designed, larger-than-life turtles at various locations. Each sculpture has been uniquely decorated, celebrating Lowestoft’s rich history, with a few surprise designs thrown in for good measure.
How We Made the Turtles Come to Life
Watching these giant turtle sculptures take shape was a real treat. Here’s how we did it:
🔹 First, we modelled a mini turtle in plasticine—sculpting every detail to perfection.
🔹 Then, we scaled up—translating the design into a polystyrene-carved master template.
🔹 Next, the fibreglass magic happened—casting 14 cartoon-like, character-filled turtles from our custom-made mould.
🔹 Finally, each turtle got its own artistic makeover, turning them into unique, eye-catching Artist Trail sculptures.
Wait… Turtles or Tortoises?
We know what you’re thinking—don’t turtles have flippers? Well, here’s a fun fact for you: sea turtles have flippers, but freshwater turtles (like our Lowestoft bunch) have legs. So yes, they may look like tortoises, but we promise—they’re turtles through and through!
Join the Hunt!
If you’re in Lowestoft, grab a map, follow the trail, and track down these fibreglass turtles for yourself. Want to see more of the process? Check out the links below for behind-the-scenes pics and all the turtle-y awesome details!
Looking to create Artist Trail sculptures of your own? Let’s bring your vision to life—bigger, bolder, and full of personality!
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There’s plenty more eye-popping, jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, supersized, spectacular creations here:
