White Abalone Laminate Shell Veneer (Full Shell) (240x140x0.15mm)

• Beautiful natural shell in a large sheet.
• Easier to cut and shape than solid shell blanks.
• Only 0.15mm thin, so can be cut and ed easily - doesn't need to be inlaid.
• 100% genuine shell product, with all the colours and patterns found in solid blanks.
• Wide range of shell materials and patterns.

Product Description ------------------- Mother of pearl and other shell materials such as abalone and paua are beautiful in their natural form. Being natural products, the individual blanks are limited in size - it is impossible to make one-piece shell blanks which are bigger than the original shell itself. Larger shells are particularly difficult to find, and with this rarity comes added cost: doubling the size of the blank will, typically, more than double the price. So, to get around this limitation, for easier cutting and for manufacturing larger inlay and marquetry designs from single pieces, we offer our laminated shell veneer sheets. With a standard sheet size of 240 x 140mm, and thicknesses ranging from 0.15mm to 5mm, laminated shell sheets are incredibly versatile. Available in all the materials that we offer as natural blanks, they can be used as an alternative to natural shell blanks for cutting logos and designs; or even as tiles for decorating household objects such as cabinets, furniture and walls. Laminated shell veneers are produced by permanently adhering ultra-thin slices of real pearl and shell. Cemented with a clear epoxy resin and formed into precisely dimensioned sheets, shell veneers have the distinctive patterns of composite layers of shell. As they use natural materials, their pearlescence, depth and shine are inimitable. They can be formed, cut and polished like real shell. Our standard laminated shell veneer sheets do not have a backing, but are shell on both sides. The thinner sheets can be cut carefully with scissors or a craft , and affixed to most surfaces using a cyanoacrylate superglue. For extra protection, coat our shell sheet products with a waterborne or 1K poly lacquer, which will offer them great water and scratch resistance. This is particularly advised if the shell is to be used in a high wear area, such as on cabinet doors or walls. Box Contains ------------ Laminate Shell Veneer, White Abalone (Full Shell, Alternating) - 240 x 140 x 0.15mm