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Making Oyster Shell Jewelry?

What do I need to do to the oyster shells in order to make it into jewelry? Do I need to put anything on it?

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December 5, 20170 found this helpful

Usually they are run through a rock tumbler to polish them up.

 
May 3, 20200 found this helpful

Forget tumbling! You need to buy Muriatic Acid (get any hardware store - used to whiten cement and masonry). Mix 1part acid to 2 parts water in a plastic or glass container (no metal! it will etch/damage it). Have a second container full of water for rinsing. Wear HEAVY rubber gloves and use cheap plastic tongs or a small plastic collander on a long handle to remove shells from from the acid solution.

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Start with a scrap shell and submerge for about 5 seconds, then rinse well. You can dip again, if the shell needs more cleaning. There are videos on YouTube showing how this is done, and it is amazing to see how the shells literally transform to colourful shiny beauties!

 

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