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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.
TRADITIONAL SOLID BLANKS
Most shells are becoming increasingly hard to procure in the best sizes and grades, due to a number of problems in the various fisheries, which is why Green Abalone may have limited availability in the traditional “blank” form.
All our traditional solid blanks are extremely high quality: random shapes and sizes, of uniform thickness with no taper, perfectly flat, and with minimal to no bark on the backside. Each blank is hand trimmed of bad edges and corners, and free of flaws such as worm holes, cracks, dead areas, discoloration, hollow spots, and internal inclusions. The weight you're paying for is fully usable.
It takes about 1-2 ounces of blanks to inlay a typical guitar or banjo neck. .060" (1.53mm) is the most popular thickness, especially if working on a curved surface. .050" (1.27mm) will work for most inlays, and is easier and faster to cut. If working on a flat surface, .040" (1.02mm) cuts easiest and requires shallower routing for the cavity, but can also be more fragile when hand cutting finely detailed shapes. And remember that there are more pieces in an ounce of thinner blanks.
A few very large or especially high-grade (jewelry quality) pieces are sometimes available in all shell types: please call, or send full-size drawings of your pattern so we can help you select any unique materials for that “special” job. We can also supply exact-size and thickness pieces (especially in White MOP) – send us your specs for a quote, and we may even have blanks in stock which are close to what you need.
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.