Awabi and Paua "Feathers" - Inlay Slabs.

Awabi and Paua abalone inlay "Feathers". These are slabs of thin inlay stock. These are natural solid shell plates - not laminated shell stock.

The Awabi feathers are .7mm+ thick (.028- .029") by  30mm wide (1.15"+) by a length of 100 to 130 mm (3.9" to 5"). These are slightly curved and do not lay flat.

The Paua abalone feathers are 1.6mm thick (.062" = 1/16") by 17 to 20mm wide (5/8" to 3/4"+) by a length of 85mm to 100 mm (3.3" to 3.9"). These lay flat.

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Awabi Pearl Feather

Awabi Pearl "Feather".

A natural solid shell plate - not laminated shell stock. From this stock artisans can make fine inlays.

Awabi feathers are .7mm+ thick (.028- .029") by 30mm wide (1.15"+) by a length of 100 to 130 mm (3.9" to 5"). These slabs have a slight curve and do not lay flat. They can be cut for small inlay pieces. Note the thickness at .028" (.7+mm).


Part # Price Purchase
AWFE1X5/47 $19.95

Paua Pearl Feather

Paua Abalone Pearl "Feather".

A natural solid shell plate - not laminated shell stock. From this stock artisans can create many fine inlays.

The Paua abalone feathers are 1.6mm thick (.062" = 1/16") by 17 to 20mm wide (5/8" to 3/4"+) by a length of 85mm to 100 mm (3.3" to 3.9").

Thick enough to make almost any type of inlay.


Part # Price Purchase
PAUAFE/48 $19.95