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....

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 (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 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 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...

These are gray trading post quality Australian opossum skins. They are fully furred skins with tails but no heads or feet. The trading post quality are #2 grade skins from New Zealand. They are good quality skins and may have a few small imperfections. These skins are perfect for fly tying. They may also be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. The skins are approximately 20" to 23" long and 7" to 10" wide measured on the skin side. Tails are about 10" long. As these are natural...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 rusty brown trading post quality Australian opossum skins. They are fully furred skins with tails but no heads or feet. The trading post quality are #2 grade skins from New Zealand. They are good quality skins and may have a few small imperfections. These skins are perfect for fly tying. They may also be used to make garments, blankets, and other items. The skins are approximately 20" to 23" long and 7" to 10" wide measured on the skin side. Tails are about 10" long. As these...

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...

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 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...