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  1. 4th August 2020, 09:02 PM #1
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    Default Where to get paua for inlays?

    I had a look on the CWS website for paua shell pieces but no luck - does anyone know where to source paua?
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  3. 4th August 2020, 10:15 PM #2
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    You'll have better luck searching for abalone here in Aus. I did a quick search and found this site.
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    If you are not afraid of a bit of elbow grease, then find a Abalone processor and buy the shell take it home and clean it ( ants will assist ) much cheaper than buying it already cleaned.
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    Open Google in NZ and search for Paua shells for sale. Plenty there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glider View Post
    Open Google in NZ and search for Paua shells for sale. Plenty there.

    mick
    Only guessing but having it posted could be a problem then bio security could be another. My wife has polished abalone and comes up well. Only tourists wouldnt know the difference.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tonyz View Post
    Only guessing but having it posted could be a problem then bio security could be another. My wife has polished abalone and comes up well. Only tourists wouldnt know the difference.
    Sure! They're very similar in appearance. If they're advertised online, postal delivery would be fine. They're only dry shells. I wouldn't think biosecurity would be a risk but that could always be checked with AQIS.

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    Put a wanted paua notice in the Wanted thread of the Market Place,I' know there are kiwi's that use this forum ,they might have some or put you onto some.

    Some have been used as ash trays for cigarette butts ,there was plenty around last time we visited NZ,
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    Take a look here
    Home | Paua World

    about 40 mins drive North of me but they ship overseas.
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    I can provide polished pieces various shapes, sizes and colors
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alkahestic View Post
    You'll have better luck searching for abalone here in Aus......
    Colourwise, abs are a pale imitation of a paua.
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