Natural Paua Abalone Shell Veneer 2.75"x2.4" - Inlay, Die Cut & Punch DIY

Natural Dark Paua Abalone Shell Veneer

This is real Paua shell — vibrant, dark abalone with stunning shifting colors. Thin enough to punch like card stock, yet durable enough for professional inlay work.

Specifications

• Size: approx. 70mm x 60mm (2.75" x 2.4")
• Thickness: 0.006" (approx. card stock thickness)
• Can be punched, die cut, or cut with scissors or a craft knife

Perfect For

• Die cutting & punch crafts
• Guitar & instrument inlay (luthier work)
• Jewelry making
• Scrapbooking
• Fishing lures & metal working

Tips for Cutting

Apply clear packing tape to the top surface before punching or cutting — this prevents chipping and gives clean edges. Remove tape after fixing to surface, or coat over it.

Can also be used as overlay by fixing directly to a surface and building up a finishing coat.