~ Operculum ~ Opercula ~ 20 Translucent White ~Shellcraft~ Sailor's Valentines ~

Description

Offered for immediate purchase . . .
. . . is a packet containing twenty (20)
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Natural Translucent White Opercula (Operculum)
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measuring from approximately a quarter of an inch (1/4") to approximately a third of an inch (1/3") across.  Please feel welcome to specify whether you wish the largest or the smallest ones remaining; otherwise, I will choose the packet(s) at random to fill your purchase.  These opercula have a beautiful translucent white domed exterior, and the beige periostracum has been removed to reveal the natural translucent effect on the swirled flat surface.  To make the opercula glossy, similar to the petals of the sample flower blossoms shown in the photo, all you need do is oil them lightly after they are glued into place, or you can use a Dremmel-like tool with a carbon steel brush to polish the surface of each operculum to make it shine.  The characteristic swirl exhibited on the flat surface is ideal for creating the illusion of ocean waves, or spiral designs and accents in Sailor's Valentines!  And, what cute little flower petals!
(The sample blossoms shown in the photo are for illustration purposes only, and are
not
included in your purchase.)
You can let your imagination go wild with crafting ideas for these little beauties in all your shell art projects!
~~~~~ From a smoke-free and pet-free home ~~~~~
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PLEASE REVIEW WRITTEN MEASUREMENTS CAREFULLY
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To avoid any surprises, a rule (in INCHES) is included at the bottom of the photos.  Also, for verification, written measurements are included in the first sentence of this Description.
The buyer pays the shipping/handling charge, and international buyers are responsible for paying any customs fees their government will charge them on the goods the buyer imports from the USA.
Combined shipping is available for purchases from multiple listings (provided only
one
payment is received for all purchases); so, please check my other listings and auctions for any you might decide to purchase.
Whenever you purchase or win multiple items and are ready to check out,
to ensure your shipping/handling fees are as low as possible
, all you need to do is send me a short message to say you’ve completed your purchases, and I will be able to weigh your purchases and send you a combined invoice to ensure the fees charged you are the lowest possible.
Please Note – First Class packages will be insured only if you specifically request insurance and pay the separate insurance fee that will be added to your invoice upon your request.
Items will be shipped promptly (within one business day) upon receipt of your payment.
For any items returned, the buyer is to pay the return postage, and a refund of the item price (not including the original shipping/handling fee paid) will be sent provided the item is received by me in its original condition, appropriate for re-sale.
Please email me if you have any questions or wish additional photos.
Thanks for visiting my eBay store listings!
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INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ONLY TO CANADA
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Due to the US post office inability to track shipments beyond the US border (Canada is the only exception currently), and especially due to the fact eBay holds its Sellers financially responsible for international shipments proven to have left the US but not delivered by international customs or post offices, I offer my sincere apologies for no longer being able to sell to international locations (other than Canada).
The financial risk to me has proven to be too great.
Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions.