Product of New Zealand

Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The pieces vary in size and shape. The back of each card gives a detailed description of the paua shell. Order Code Size Average Size Range 271-50 50g bag (0.11 lbs.) 1/4" to 1" (6-25mm) 271-100 100g bag (0.22 lbs.) 3/4" to 1 1/4" (19-32mm) 271-150 150g bag (0.33 lbs.) Approx: 53 pieces per bag 1" to 1 3/4" (25-45mm)...

Our Satin Paua Shell Pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. They are available in assorted sizes. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. The large shell pieces are 40mm to 65mm in size. Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies from shell to shell and has an amazing iridescence. The...

These are 1 kilogram bags of assorted highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-50mm or 0.5" to 2" pieces with some variation as these are natural items. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry. These pieces have a very high polish that many people like to use to make jewelry and craft projects that require a high sheen. Paua is the species of...

These are 1/4 lb bags of assorted highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-50mm or about half an inch to two inches with some variation in size as these are natural pieces. There are many uses for these shell pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for jewelry.  Paua is the species of abalone shell (Haliotis iris) found only in the cold waters of southern New Zealand. The coloring varies...

This is a #1 quality gray Australian opossum skin from New Zealand. It has good quality fur with few imperfections and no head or feet. It may be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums. Australian opossum were transplanted to New Zealand and have become a royal pest. They are not endangered at all and are considered to be a nuisance in New Zealand. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments...

This is a #1 quality gray Australian opossum skin from New Zealand. It has good quality fur with few imperfections and no head or feet. It may be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums. Australian opossum were transplanted to New Zealand and have become a royal pest. They are not endangered at all and are considered to be a nuisance in New Zealand. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments...

This is a #1 quality rusty brown Australian opossum skin from New Zealand. It has good quality fur with few imperfections and no head or feet. It may be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums. Australian opossum were transplanted to New Zealand and have become a royal pest. They are not endangered at all and are considered to be a nuisance in New Zealand. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments...

This is a #1 quality rusty brown Australian opossum skin from New Zealand. It has good quality fur with few imperfections and no head or feet. It may be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. Australian opossums have softer and fuzzier hair than North American opossums. Australian opossum were transplanted to New Zealand and have become a royal pest. They are not endangered at all and are considered to be a nuisance in New Zealand. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled large gloss finish paua shell pieces. The large shell pieces are approximately 0.6" to 1" (15 to 25 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled medium gloss finish paua shell pieces. The medium shell pieces are approximately 0.4" to 0.6" (10 to 15 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1 mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted drilled small gloss finish paua shell pieces. The small shell pieces are approximately under 0.4" (10 mm) in size and each piece is drilled with a 1mm hole. Our gloss finish drilled paua pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown,...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted fine satin finish paua shell pieces. The fine shell pieces are approximately 0.2" to 0.6" (5 to 15 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted medium satin finish paua shell pieces. The medium shell pieces are approximately 1.0" to 1.6" (25 to 40 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted small satin finish paua shell pieces. The small shell pieces are approximately 0.6" to 1.0" (15 to 25 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted extra fine satin finish paua shell pieces. The extra fine shell pieces are approximately 0.08" to 0.2" (2 to 5 mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not...

This is a 1/4 pound (0.25 pound) bag of random assorted extra large satin finish paua shell pieces. The extra large shell pieces are approximately 2.4" or larger (60+ mm) in size. Our satin finish paua shell pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. The satin finish pieces are good quality shell pieces that tend to be thicker than the gloss finish shells. They are processed with cream and corn grit. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown,...

These are 1/4 (0.25) pound bags of random assorted premium paua shell pieces. The premium paua shell pieces are larger pieces, usually 2" to 4" from the main body of the shell and have larger patches of coloration. Not all pieces are flat, some pieces are curved. The pieces are tumbled to a polished finish. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact pieces in the photograph. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great...

These are 1/4 (0.25) pound bags of random assorted paua shell spike pieces. Spikes are edge pieces that are approximately 1" to 4" long and 1/8" to 1/2" wide. These are tumbled to a polished finish. As this is a natural product, you will receive shell pieces similar to the ones shown, but not the exact pieces in the photograph. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an aquarium or fountain for decoration. They can be used for...