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Thread: Where to get paua for inlays?
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4th August 2020, 09:02 PM #1Senior Member
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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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4th August 2020, 10:15 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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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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5th August 2020, 01:44 AM #3China
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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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5th August 2020, 07:47 AM #4SENIOR MEMBER
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Open Google in NZ and search for Paua shells for sale. Plenty there.
mickLast edited by Glider; 5th August 2020 at 07:49 AM. Reason: Clarification
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5th August 2020, 09:38 AM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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5th August 2020, 04:15 PM #7
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,Last edited by John Saxton; 5th August 2020 at 04:17 PM. Reason: added content
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5th August 2020, 06:42 PM #8
Take a look here
Home | Paua World
about 40 mins drive North of me but they ship overseas.
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5th August 2020, 08:59 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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I can provide polished pieces various shapes, sizes and colors
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