Aqua Blue Maui - Paua Shell, Pearl Inlay and Veneers

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Aqua Blue Maui introduces some exciting new Paua (abalone) Shell products to the market. Veneers, thin lams, panels and gift items are made from the finest grade abalone and oyster shells.

This is one of the world's most beautiful shells because of its incredible and intense variation of color. All shells remind us of a kaleidoscope or hologram, with the colors dancing and sparkling as the iridescent patterns of the nacre catch the glints of light when viewed from different angles, similar to the mother of pearl shell, but far more brilliantly colored.

SHELL VENEERS (12 species)

The basic shell veneer, ours is Grade A (the best) and is available in white or natural. Sheet size is 24cm x 14cm (approx. 9 1/4 inch x 5 1/2 inch).
Paua shell veneer is used in the fishing lure, guitar and fine marquetry trades.

PAUA-PANEL ™ -CURRENT USES

Construction - Flooring Inlayed into Concrete, Marble, Wood etc.
Decorative Wall Panels, Counter Tops Accents etc.
Guitar Decoration.

THIN LAM ™ - CURRENT USES

Cabinetry/Woodworking for Both the Home, Commercial Buildings, Landmark Buildings & Boats.
Guitar and Ukulele Decoration.
Game Fish Lures.
Picture Frame Decoration.
Golf Ball Markers.

GIFT ITEMS

Koa Boxes
Ball Point Pens. (custom engraving to order)
Letter openers. (custom engraving to order)
Polished Black Lipped Oyster Shells.
Paua Shell and Black Lipped Oyster Shell Jewelry.
Shell chips and flake

Authentic hand wrapped Tahitian black lip oyster shell Hawaiian fish hook. 4 sizes.

New Zealand Jade (Nephrite) pendants. Turtles, frogs, hooks and more.

The veneer panels are revolutionary because, using only one thin piece of Paua, Aqua Blue Maui has developed a coating process to give the same effect as a much thicker piece of shell. The Thin Lam™ panels can be cut using simple hobbyist tools, scissors, or even a paper cutter.

The possible applications for these veneer panels is only limited by the creativity of the user, and because of their ease of use compared to traditional Paua shell inlay they have almost zero wastage.

Some examples of the current uses for the veneer panels, and examples of our line of gift items are here in this web site.

Sample Packs -
Available for $10.00 upon request, refundable towards your first purchase. Sample kit includes: Price list for veneers, pearl laminates and pearl panels, color brochure, color chart, assorted samples pieces of various products.