In the hands of skilled artisans, thinly sliced abalone shells are carefully inlaid into wood to create exquisite, nature-inspired designs. The iridescent hues of the shells shine through, creating ...

Once all of them are clean, use a new toothbrush to scrub the entire surface of each abalone under cool running water. Drain them, then dry them with paper towels. Scrub the shells and dry them ...