Product of New Zealand

These are 1 kilogram bags of small to medium highly polished Paua shell pieces. Size: 15-45mm or 0.5" to 1.75" 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 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 kilogram bags of highly polished Paua shell tusk pieces. Size: ~100mm or about 3.5" to 4" with some variation as these are natural pieces. There are approximately 96 pieces in each kilogram bag, however, each bag will vary so there may be a few more or a few less per bag. 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...

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...

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"

The picture above shows one pound of Australian Opossum scrap fur. These are mostly tail pieces. This fur varies in size because it is the scrap left over from other products made with opossum fur. The scrap comes in various shades of natural brown (i.e., not dyed). We cannot guarantee matching colors or sizes throughout an order.Australian opossum are not an endangered species.

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...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell chips. As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken. We are not selling the paua as flawless, individually packaged pieces. There are many uses for the tumbled pieces. They are great for inlay work. They can be put in the bottom of an...

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 nuggets. Paua nuggets are made from cut and tumbled paua shell. The government of New Zealand strictly controls the harvesting of abalone for food. The nuggets are a natural by-product. There are 48 nuggets per strand. The...

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...

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,...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The extra-fine pieces are approximately 2 to 3 mm or 3/16". As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have chips or be broken....

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The unsorted pieces will range in size from small confetti to 3" (more or less). As this is a natural product, you will receive shells very close to the ones shown, but not the exact shells in the photographs. Natural Finish Paua Pieces are tumbled pieces without the polished (satin) finish. They have a more rustic look. Some pieces will be very nicely tumbled and polished. Some will have rougher edges. Some quantity will have...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

These are 1/4 pound bags of New Zealand paua shell pieces. The small pieces are approximately 5/8" to 1". 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. Some...

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...