[Jewelry making - Article 00197] - Re: [Orchid] Use of turtle shells

[Craig Binninger]

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>     Since I was the original poster of this tread, I guess I should
>     have been more specific. These are box turtle shells, not sea
>     turtle shells. I bought them from an antiques dealer who said
>     people find them dead on their farms and save the shell because
>     they are "pretty". She usually sells them to people to put on
>     bookcases as decorations (seems odd to me but that's what she
>     said). I don't believe turtles are being killed for this purpose
>     (or for even being bookcase do-dads). So, am I in trouble if I use
>     the shell in jewelry but am I'm ok if put them on my holiday tree? 

    Elizabeth Lyne, I am truly sorry for the tyrage I laid at your door.
    As I mentioned in another thread I am the guilty party that had a sea
    turtle shell on my wall. Thank you for explaining about your
    beautiful and politically correct shells, and with this entry opening
    a window giving me a chance to apologize. I hope you don't assume
    other members of orchid are as blunt as I was, and incorrect. If
    there is anything I can do or say to help I will do it. I have lots
    of extra hand tools, and some materials you may be interested in for
    the taking, I truly wish to make amends for my rash comments I made
    to you in public. Please excuse me. 

Craig
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