Paua Abalone Sources

[kronewi]

Can anyone tell me where I can find Abalone Sheets? All I have been able to so far find is a seller Etsy.

 

[EricRN]

Check out www.mopsupplies.com. I've ordered some nice inlay blanks from them before, although they can be a little slow to ship sometimes.

 

[CREID]

Gotta start wearing my glasses. I looked at the title of this thread and wondered why someone was asking about Paula Abdul.

 

[FGarbrecht]

It seems that fishing rod makers use abalone: https://www.therodroom.com/shop/pc/SILVER-PAUA-ABALONE-p3467.htm. Also urushi suppliers in Japan generally carry it. I've purchased some from Mejiro and it is beautiful stuff. They have a presence on Etsy as well as a website, shipping from Japan is very fast.

 

[kronewi]

Thank you. I will check these folks out.

 

[its_virgil]

Thank you. I will check these folks out.

I just did a google search and there seems to be several choices. Good luck.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[jttheclockman]

There are many sources as mentioned but the 2 places I have always gotten from. For the thin real flexible sticky backed stuff I get from
https://www.mudhole.com/supplies-rod-building/accessories-supplies/inlays-trim-bands-accessories


When I want the real deal stuff and also with stick back, but many more choices I go to the source of many vendors and they get it from here.
http://hawaiilure.com/catalog/shells.html

 

[kronewi]

Thank you John!