Shell necklaces never seem to go out of style. They look good with just about any ensemble for either gender. Abalone shells can be found at just about any beach and make for a beautiful collectible. This article will tell you how to clean abalone shells to make necklace.
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Cleaning abalone shells to make necklace
2010-07-09 17:27:27
Abalone shells are often filled with residue, dirt and grime that reduce the overall luster of the shell. When you want to make abalone shell necklace, you have to clean abalone shell first.
First of all, put on your face mask and gloves to protect your skin.
Clean the inside of the shell. Pry the meat loose from the shell with an abalone iron. An abalone iron is a handled piece of metal that's rounded on one end and primarily used to free abalone from shells and rocks for harvesting. Use the iron to wiggle the abalone around the perimeter of the shell until the gastropod releases. After remove the abalone, put the abalone shell into cold water and scrub it with a toothbrush to remove meat particles. Once cleaned and dried, rub the surface with your finger. Any grime or cloudiness should be removed.
Clean the outside of the shell. Mix warm water and a mild soap in a bowl and dip the toothbrush in the water before scrubbing the exterior surface. This should get some of the built up dirt and residue off. Break off barnacles and lager growths with abalone iron. Then, give the shell another scrubbing with the toothbrush for good measure.
Once the shell is cleaned to your liking, coat the outside with a varnish. Use your brush to paint on the varnish in a light coat. Let the varnish thoroughly dry before touching.
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