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You need a fairly heavy grade of shell to take the back part off......very few shells are of this grade. The processes are fairly easy you can either file it off by hand. You can sand it off with an electric sander (remember to wear a dust mask). Or if you have a electric wet wheel you can grind it off using that. Some people soak them in battery acid, but only do so for 1/2 an hour other wise the whole shell will dissolve.
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Why are paua shells colouful?
Mostly owing to the minerals in the waters around New Zealand also the Paua's diet helps as well.
Where in nz is the big paua?
The "Big Paua" is mostly found in deeper waters, but for the best and largest shells, the Chatham Islands hold that record hands down. However the statue of the "Big Paua" is in Riverton at the base of the South Island.
Why is green stone and paua shells used in carving?
Both the Paua and the Greenstone (Pounamu) help add mana (spirit) to any carving they inhabit plus giving it a indefinite link to New Zealand
How much is paua shells worth?
They vary in price from a few cents each to a few dollars, depends on where you shop.
What is the enemies of paua?
Paua has mostly only 2 "enemies" one being obviously human and the other is a star fish. The star fish has a unique way of attacking the Paua, it attaches its self to the outer part of the shell and starts to bite a hole through the shells surface. The paua decides it's being attacked and releases its self from its rock to try and relocate.......that is when the star fish grabs the Paua and can turn it over for consumption.
What are Paua Fritters?
Paua Fritters are a combination of flour, egg and minced Paua.
How many species of paua are there?
There are only 3 species that can be directly called Paua. Silver Paua, Virgin Paua and normal Paua (though they can all be split into sub species).
How do you say 'i have a paua' in Maori?
e whai ahau he Paua ' literally means 'I have a Paua!
How much seaweed do paua eat?
Your average adult Paua can possible nibble through about 1kg of Paua in a day, of course the larger the Paua the healthier the appetite.
What types of paua are there?
There is 3 variations of Paua in New Zealand. The Standard Yellow or black foot, then a slightly smaller Silver Paua, and down in size again to what is called a Virgin Paua (or sometimes called Baby Paua.
Where can I find a picture of a paua?
There is plenty of pictures of Paua on the internet, just type "Paua" into Google's images section.
Where can you buy paua shell?
You can buy it online. Paua ,endemic toNew Zealand, the shellfish Haliotis iris,is a traditional delicacy of the New Zealand Maori people who also prize it for its brightly-colored iridescent shell. Theyuse it forarts,crafts, and jewelry. Paua are only found below the low tide zone in extremely rocky and waveswept parts of the New Zealand coast. These very rugged conditions not only make the shellfishchallenging to collect, but also mean that the shells are rarely washed up on the shore unbroken. Intact shells are hard to come by if you do not actively collect the shellfish or know someone who does, so purchasing them can be the next option. If you wish to buy paua shell, then the best place to start is the tourist souvenir trade where the paua shell's decorative qualities have made it aNew Zealand icon. There are also many sites online makingNew Zealand paua shell available to the world at large. These paua shells usually have the coarse exterior of the shell ground off and are highly polished (it is the interior of the shell that is naturally iridescent).In New Zealand, whole shells in their natural state can often be found in junk shops and thrift stores, particularly in towns and cities in regions where paua are found. Small bags of broken shell pieces can also be purchased in craft stores and the craft section of big box department stores.Note: If buying paua shell on-line, beware of the terms 'abalone', 'sea opal' or 'sea ear'. In New Zealand these terms are not synonymous with paua.The Maori language dictates that only the three species of abalone (Haliotis iris, Haliotis australis, Haliotis virginea) called Paua are actually paua but it is only Haliotis iris that has the spectacularly coloured shell. Two online websitesare listed below:
