Product of New Zealand

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...

These trochus beads are made from cut and tumbled New Zealand trochus shells.We are now stocking the free-form beads shown above. There are 24 beads per strand.

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The extra large pieces are approximately 2 5/8". As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Satin Paua 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. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished....

Gloss Finish Drilled Paua Pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish and each piece is drilled with a hole at the top. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. The medium shell pieces are 10mm to 15mm in size. Please call if you do not have to order a full pound of tumbled pieces, but can order 1/4 pound, 1/2 pound or 3/4 pound if desired. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Gloss Finish Drilled Paua Pieces are tumbled to a high gloss finish and each piece is drilled with a hole at the top. They are processed using hydrochloric acid and the pieces tend to be flatter and thinner than the satin finish pieces. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell rim pieces. Rims, also called lips or spikes, are edge pieces. The unsorted rim pieces are approximately 3/4" to 4" long. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Satin Paua 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...

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell tusks. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" 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. 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 abalone...

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 medium shell pieces are 25mm to 40mm 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...

The Australian Opossum skins are available in limited quantities. They are fully furred and may tails, but do not have feet. The trading post quality are #1 and #2 skins from New Zealand. We also have a limited number of skins with thinner hair than fashion quality skins. The Australian Opossum have a softer, fuzzier hair than the North American Opossum.Length (not including tail): 19" (48.5 cm)Length (trunk of body): 18" (45.5 cm)Width: 9.5" (24 cm)Tail: 6" (15 cm)**Sizes will vary...

The skins we offer come from lambs that did not survive the harsh spring weather. These casualties of nature are processed in New Zealand to produce one of the world’s softest and lightest double-face leathers. The skins have a beautiful, tight curl.Please see pictures and approximate sizes below.The lambs are not killed for their skins.Approximate length: 20" to 24"Approximate width: 10" to 14"

These are 1 kilogram bags of medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 25-45mm or about 1" to 2" with some variation 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. 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 abalone...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell rim pieces. Rims, also called lips or spikes, are edge pieces. The large rim pieces are approximately 3" or longer. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Satin Paua 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...

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 lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these pieces. The pieces vary in size and shape and come from shells that have been tumbled to a natural, satin, or high gloss finish. Please note that there will be some degree of broken or chipped shells. If you only need a...

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 extra large shell pieces are 60+ millimeters 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...

These are 1/4 lb bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" with some variation in size 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...

These are 1/4 lb bags of highly polished Paua shell nuggets. Size: 20-50mm or 0.8" to 2" with some variation in size 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 abalone...

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 small shell pieces are 15mm to 25mm 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...

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 lighting in the photos above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these beads. Paua beads are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product. There are 25 to 27 medium paua beads per...

The Australian Opossum skins are available in limited quantities. They are fully furred and may tails, but do not have feet. The trading post quality are #1 and #2 skins from New Zealand. We also have a limited number of skins with thinner hair than fashion quality skins. The Australian Opossum have a softer, fuzzier hair than the North American Opossum.Length (not including tail): 19" (48.5 cm)Length (trunk of body): 18" (45.5 cm)Width: 9.5" (24 cm)Tail: 6" (15 cm)**Sizes will vary...

The skins come from lambs processed in New Zealand. The skins have a beautiful, tight curl. The lambskins are approximately 17" to 24" long and 8" to 14.5" wide. They are tiny.  Average weight is 0.2 lbs.The lambs are not killed for their skins.

These are 1 kilogram bags of fine highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 5-15mm or about 0.2" to 0.5" piece with some variation 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. 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 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell rim pieces. Rims, also called lips or spikes, are edge pieces. The medium rim pieces are approximately 40 to 80 mm or 1 5/8" to 3" long. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Satin Paua 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...

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 lighting in the photos above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these beads. Paua beads are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The shells are a natural by-product. There are 7 beads per strand. These...

Spikes are edge pieces that are about 1/8 to 1/4" (0.32-0.64 cm) in diameter and are anywhere from 1" to about 4" long (2.5-10 cm). In a random sample, we had 142 pieces in one pound. These are tumbled with a polished finish. 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 lighting in the photo above does not do justice to the array of colors found in these...