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Sandsave

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Rock Clock
« on: January 05, 2017, 11:26:44 AM »
A friend inherited this clock, what type of material is it. It's a amazing piece!
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Re: Rock Clock
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 12:08:01 PM »
Looks to be made of polished abalone shell pieces glued together.
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Re: Rock Clock
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2017, 04:34:27 PM »



 MY vote is what is called  Pua shell, which is more colorful than Abalone. :happy11:
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Re: Rock Clock
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2017, 04:47:53 PM »
I second the vote for Paua shell.
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Re: Rock Clock
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2017, 05:54:30 PM »
I think it is paua blue abalone. I use it quit a bit in my inlay work.
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Re: Rock Clock
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2017, 07:31:16 PM »
Another vote for Paua.  It's beautiful!
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