Poogweese
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Don't forget these guys-they swim FAST ...not. Actually it's more like a turkey shoot 
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JustinW
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those look delicious. Don't see many that big around here.
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Poogweese
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Justin699:
They are very tasty, they don't seem to be as "fishy" as the rock scallops. The shells are pretty useful too, they have been used as Christmas tree ornaments, house trim decoration, etc.
Those are beautiful shells! They would make a nice set of sushi dishes... err... not that I eat sushi.
I wish we had them down here. We just have pecten scallops and rock scallops afaik.
I wish we had them down here. We just have pecten scallops and rock scallops afaik.
Mmmmmmm, Scallops. My wife loves when I bring home a bag of those.
sb_diver
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I love scallops, we have the purple hinged rock scallops around here. They're a fun distraction during the safety stop.. yumm actually make that a safety snack
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Poogweese
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sb_diver:
I used to toss the shells, then some people started asking for them for "projects" in art, garden decor, etc. So...I thought what the heck-I'll make a house trim border with a frame and set the shells in liquid nails (good stuff). After it was done I thought it would have looked better in the dark grey liquid nails to contrast the scallop shells more, but...it was done.
Has anyone tried to polish them?
I bought a bunch of Oyster shells that were used in making pearls. They are about the size of my hand and have been highly polished. They are stunningly beautiful and we use them when serving sashimi.
I would like to try polishing the scallop shells in the same way. Any tips would be appreciated.
I bought a bunch of Oyster shells that were used in making pearls. They are about the size of my hand and have been highly polished. They are stunningly beautiful and we use them when serving sashimi.
I would like to try polishing the scallop shells in the same way. Any tips would be appreciated.
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