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Since 1967, we’ve been your trusted store for Shell Inlays & Sheets for any fine craft project. As the leading source for mother-of-pearl and abalone shell, we take pride in delivering top-quality inlay materials to artisans worldwide.
DICHROLAM® BURL SHEETS
Dichrolam® Burls are the first family of visually dynamic composites from John Blazy, initially developed in 1999, when he laminated within glass - first being Black Sea. Throughout the years of dichroic laminate product development, John pursued better patterning methods, interlaminar adhesion techniques and tested various substrates for a variety of applications, narrowing down the few below as most marketable.
What makes Dichrolam Burls so visually arresting?
- The dichroic film "optical core" is the most color saturated synthetic material in the world due to the "structural color" of its multilayer makeup, which filters light wave phases - no dyes or pigments.
- Literal, actual, 3D topography under the flat resin surface which provides visually interesting depth and lensing.- Patterning of topography has organic cellular burls and random veining that gives wood burls and natural stone their alluring pattern. This hand patterning has been developed over many years to bring out specific color and consistency without defects like foldovers, holes and "dead lakes" so that every sq ft purchased is the same.
- Color proximity. This makes Dichrolam unique compared to dichroic textured glass and Opal. High color contrast can occur within very close proximity for intense visual effect in small sizes. Bright orange/red veins against deep blue within Black Sea; deep blue/violet veins against red within Red Burl, etc. Fire Burl and Titanimum Burl is insane with this effect.
Import costs keep rising and continue to affect our supply chain for mother-of-pearl and abalone shell. Because of this, we now add a 10% flat-rate tariff surcharge to all inventory items. This surcharge will appear clearly on your invoice.
To help reduce the impact, we invite you to explore our special sale items. Don’t miss our “Products of the Month” and other hand-picked deals, with discounts of up to 30% on mother-of-pearl and abalone shell materials.
Buy Shell Inlays & Sheets today at The Duke of Pearl. Shop high-quality materials perfect for stringed instrument inlays, reverse glass signs, furniture, marquetry, jewelry, and other crafts. If you have any questions, please reach out to us anytime.
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REGULAR STOCK: DOTS .050" NEW ARRIVAL: DOTS .060" TRADITIONAL SOLID BLANKS EXACT SIZE BLANKS CRUSHED SHELL FLAKES VENEER SHEETS ABALAM® LAMINATED SHEETS ABALAM® LAMINATED STRIPS ABALAM® LAMINATED STRIPS SET TRADITIONAL SOLID STRIPS TEFLON STRIPS SPECIAL SALE ITEMS STRINGED INSTRUMENT NUTS GRAVLAM ENGRAVING FILLER
Due to the continued rise in import costs, we are experiencing significant challenges in our supply chain for mother-of-pearl and abalone shell. To offset these rising expenses, we now apply a 10% flat-rate tariff surcharge to all inventory items. You will see this surcharge clearly itemized on your invoice, ensuring full transparency.
We understand this change may affect your budget; however, we remain committed to providing exceptional value. To help you manage these additional costs, we encourage you to explore our special sale items. In particular, our “Products of the Month” feature hand-picked deals and offer discounts of up to 30% on premium mother-of-pearl and abalone shell materials. Whether you craft stringed instrument inlays, reverse glass signs, furniture, marquetry, jewelry, or other projects, you can find the perfect shell inlays and sheets at The Duke of Pearl.