{"product_id":"abalone-shell-5","title":"Abalone Shell — 5-Inch Natural Smudge Bowl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inside of an abalone shell does something no manufactured surface manages: it changes colour as you move. Blue into green into pink, layered in nacre, and every shell laid down differently. This one is five inches across and up to 165 grams, from Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the vessel most associated with smudging — the traditional dish that catches ash and lets a bundle rest between passes. Practically, that is what a wide, shallow, heat-tolerant shell is good at. Aesthetically, it is the most beautiful thing on most altars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural abalone shell, 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 165 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIridescent nacre interior — blue, green and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide and shallow: rests a smudge bundle or catches ash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a jewellery or offering dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shell is not a fireproof bowl. Used properly it lasts for years; used carelessly it cracks in one session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine the base with a shallow layer of sand or salt. This is the single step most people skip and the reason shells crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRest the lit smudge bundle or stick on the sand, never directly on bare nacre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry the shell with a hand underneath, walking the room slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet it down on a heatproof surface and let everything burn out fully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen cool, tip out the ash and wipe with a dry cloth. Never put it in water while warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eUsing It Well\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDo\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDo Not\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eLine it with sand or salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eBurn directly on the bare shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eRest it on a heatproof surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eHold it bare-handed once it is warm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWipe out cool ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eSoak it or run it under hot water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eStore it dry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eStack heavy objects inside it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eIf your shell already has a hairline crack, keep it — retire it from burning duty and give it to the jewellery or the offerings instead. A cracked abalone shell on an altar is still one of the loveliest dishes you will own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive inches across, weighing up to 165 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I burn directly in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLine it with sand or salt first. Direct heat on bare nacre can crack the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn differences lies beauty. Every piece is natural and hand-selected, so colour, pattern and size vary a little from the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else can I use it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt works as a jewellery dish, an offering bowl, or a rest for rings and small stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sea made a better bowl than we ever did.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How big is the shell?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Five inches across, weighing up to 165 g.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where is it from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mexico.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I burn directly in it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Line it with sand or salt first. 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