Buy Shell Inlays & Sheets – The Duke of Pearl
Book (discontinued): "The Abalone Book" by Peter Howorth (S-softbound or H-hardbound). Doesn't deal with inlay at all, but it's just a great little read for anyone curious about what an abalone is and where some inlay material comes from. Historical background, commercial and sport fisheries, anatomy and life history, 8 species of living animals and their shells shown in color, and includes an impressive collection of recipes for those who'd like to really get in touch with their materials! 5½" x 8½", 80 pages with 8 in color.
Buy Shell Inlays & Sheets from the Duke of Pearl – Since 1967 we’ve been the world’s best source for top quality mother-of-pearl (“MOP”) and abalone shell materials used in stringed instrument inlay, reverse glass signage, furniture, marquetry, jewelry, and a wide variety of other crafts.
