Abalam Laminated Sheet: Green Abalone Light — Surface Inlay

Fresh green abalone in pale to mid greens with lively iridescent character. Clean, bright and versatile — the everyday green abalone for all kinds of inlay.

Abalam laminated veneer-ply sheet, approximately 9.5 x 5.5 inches. Unlike thin veneer, Abalam fuses shell layers into a thick, stable ply: deeper and more consistent color that will not sand away, fewer and less obvious joints, and no natural fracture lines — it breaks evenly where solid shell would follow a fault.

Specifications

• Shell: Haliotis fulgens; Mexico
• Sheet size: approx. 9.5" x 5.5"
• Thicknesses: .030" – .188"
• Sold: per sheet
• SKU: VP-GLITE

Working with this shell

Saw, rout or carve like a dense hardwood; the laminated ply cuts cleanly without the fracture lines of solid shell. Sand through grits and polish for a deep wet look. Do not soak to soften — test any wet technique on scrap first. Wear a respirator: shell dust is hazardous.

Please note: Shows joints; best for smaller parts.

SURFACE INLAY ONLY: this laminated sheet is thicker than veneer stock and is made for surface inlay work — carving, sign making, and inlay into wood, stone and similar surfaces. Not recommended for reverse glass work due to thickness.

SORRY NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING due to law, Shell SHIPS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ONLY