i went scuba diving in Monterey not too long ago. I found empty abalone shells and took 3 with me (over time). i've seen abalone shells polished in some stores when i went diving in hawaii, and i was curious as to how i would polish a shell on my own. i hope to get at least one polished well so i can give it to someone near and dear to my heart.
2007-07-15 14:52:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
so far i've seen boil it, bleach it, and leave it outside in the shade for a while. i want to know the best/fastest way (preferably a combination of the two)
2007-07-15 14:56:17 · update #1
aww very cute.
well do you know a cheap and inexpensize way??
it's actually very easy
efficient
and not costly at all!!
this is what we did..
we got clear nail polish (from any store) sally hanson is the best because its not sticky when it dries.
then, you pour it on a paper plate and get a paint brush,
not the brush it comes with (too small, it will take to long)
paint the whole shell.
Where gloves if you want, you dont have to.
Once it dries
tak it outside
and spray some hairspary along the whole inside, outside, underneath
and there you go!!
a beautfiful
shiny
polished shell
hope this wokrs
good luck =]]
2007-07-15 14:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by liveitup 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, to clean - - boil. But, in white vinegar, water, & salt. Use tongs to remove & use stiff brush. Repeat on stubborn ocean hardened sediments.
Abalone has a natural shine hidden until 'polished/buffed'; this I have not tried but understood that a basic buffing compound for a car finish would work to bring out the shine.
2007-07-15 15:00:29 · answer #2 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
polish abalone shells
2016-01-30 04:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I believe these shell vendors soak the shells in a bleach solution. You can try dipping one end of one shell in a 50/50 solution and see the result, I don't think it will disintegrate it and try buffing it when dry. Good Luck !
2007-07-19 14:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-16 02:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real simple way is to rub them with soft scrub,I don't even use a cloth,just my fingers does a nice job.enjoy.
2007-07-15 17:29:31 · answer #6 · answered by biggie44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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That is very nice Lilly. They symbolize the beauty of our oceans and remind us to stop dumping our cr@p in them.
2016-04-06 02:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about using a Dremel?
Hydrogen Peroxide is what they use to make bones white.
2007-07-15 14:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
u polish it the same way u clean ur teeth a toothbrush, toothpaste whitening, and smooth circle motions
2007-07-15 14:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by beyoundgod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try clear nail polish that will keep it protected too.
2007-07-15 14:56:08 · answer #10 · answered by moondego 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋