I began a small habitat project to sustain snails, which led me to explore the history of Tyrian purple, a dye traditionally made from snail secretion. Disturbed by the cruelty of conventional dye extraction, I sought a more humane alternative and researched the potential of "Mollusca Mucus as Natural Translucent Paint." By collecting snail mucus—released only when the snails were calm—I experimented with natural pigments derived from beets, pumpkins, carrots, and stem vegetables. After multiple trials, I successfully produced a sustainable translucent paint, with the red beet and carrot powders yielding the most vibrant colors.