How to Polish a Shell | Abalone Shell Polishing

!!!WEAR A RESPIRATOR WHEN YOU DO THIS!!!!
Polishing a locally found abalone shell to get some rad colors. Next time I go I will record the underwater treasure hunt adventure. Apologies for not uploading in weeks/months.

[@rokhard1000]

That is awesome thanks🤘

[@werftv4580]

very nice

[@alpine.tarzan]

Awesome

[@Ozbawky]

Thanks bro bro

[@jasonwilder7942]

I hope you’re wearing a mask, the dust from abalone can cause serious internal damage!

[@YukonJack]

I can appreciate what you're trying to show and abalone is one of my favorite materials to work with, but it is dangerous the way you're showing. The flecks of material that get kicked into the air and then sucked into you lungs will give you silacosis, and that's no joke friend. You HAVE TO wear a respirator when you're doing this and showing others what to do. Maybe you aren't aware of what I'm speaking on, and if you aren't or even if you are, it must be taken seriously. Your shells are attractive, but you owe it to your viewers to educate them.

[@aka-arohawihapi7076]

He’s showing us the easier way, just chill lol

[@j3tjungl3]

Thanks for the warning. I did not know this and had just spent about an hour sanding like crazy without a mask!!! I wish I had seen your comment before starting.

[@joybeaulah5663]

Psalms 41.10
But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me,
And raise me up, that I may requite them.
😀

[@mandeeroberts2333]

would this process work with mussel shells ?

[@ptinsureagency]

Once polished how to you keep it shimmery?

[@mrlazli]

clear lacquer?

[@wave._.hunter]

How long does this take

[@daytontheocean3695]

Anywhere from 20-40 minutes per shell, depending on the sandpaper you use

[@primaryson3131]

Bro
Just use hydrochloric acid. You lose none of the shape and it looks way better. Paint it on, don't dip it.

[@warrell36]

Why not just take a container of water to a picnic table?

[@Kburt101]

Need to speed up this video. Far too long for all the content it provides.