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Lynn, I couldn't remember if it was real abalone or abalam but the abalam looks pretty sweet - not real abalone, though and you're right.... big pieces of shell in either abalone or MOP drive the...

I think you'll find the alabam composite will make nice scales that look very much like the Maestro's scales. :)

If you want pieces large enough for one piece scales, I think you'll have to go with Red Abalone. Those shells can go up to 11 inches in diameter and are very thick and require a lot of grinding...

Thanks, guys... I don't make many of these because they're expensive, very time-consuming and requires constant attention to detail in order to avoid a very, very expensive mistake. But... ...

Here's one I made for someone in Abalone and MOP with nickel silver. I'm working on one for him now that will be sterling silver and abalone.
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