Many shells that look pretty dull hide a wonderful secret - Mother of Pearl. Rob shows how to expose it and create wonderful sea treasures of your own.
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@alisonjones79435 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this particular segment when it was on tv when I was a kid. Its great to see all these clips. I loved the show when it was on, you didn’t dumb things down for kids and inspired kids to try things. I wish there had been similar shows on tv when my kids were growing up. Thank you Deane and Rob
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Great pleasure. Please spread the word as there are hundreds of similar segments on kzfaq.info -Rob
@patriciamartinez58362 жыл бұрын
Do you remember or have you seen Reading Rainbow? They had wonderful segments like this for kids. These shows are inspiring
@marcadominguez2 жыл бұрын
Vintage videos are always the best
@muralidharankv1692 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Your video has helped me to clear a long time doubt in my mind. It is like this. Mother of pearl is used in Vedanta to explain the nature of this world. We are taught in Vedanta that the world is just an appearance like the mother of pearl. When you watch it from a distance, it appears like silver; but on a closer scrutiny you will find that it is only a mother of pearl. I could never understand how a mother of pearl can ever look like silver! After watching your video, I now know that mother of pearl does look like silver. Thank you teacher for this wonderful lesson.
@deebelee35583 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Been trying to find a straightforward video like this for ages!
@CuriosityShow3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure - stay subscribed at kzfaq.info for new segments each week - Rob
@debbiecarran72525 жыл бұрын
I live in Invercargill, New Zealand so loved your video! Shining my shells right now, didn't know it was that easy, many thanks!
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Very kind - lots more at kzfaq.info where you can subscribe to get new segments each week - Rob
@SteveFrenchWoodNStuff7 жыл бұрын
Oh wow, that's pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing.
@paulaneary78772 ай бұрын
THANK YOU! I am shocked at myself that I did not know this, being a California native. I have a huge collection of shells and will be trying this for sure!
@jessicarouer19435 жыл бұрын
I'm in Brussels, WI USA & I love this video! We're going 2 start making r own pretty hermit crab shells! I wondered how it's done! This is awesome! Thank u!
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. lots more at kzfaq.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
@DarkAngelEU4 жыл бұрын
There's a city called Brussels in America? Lol
@patriciamartinez58362 жыл бұрын
Great video. I really enjoyed watching. Very informative.
@carmineredd11982 жыл бұрын
use baking soda to stop the vinegar from continuing to eat the shell then thoroughly wash in clean water
@jk95545 жыл бұрын
2:53 "use your judgement". Well, that's some advice kids don't hear very often any more today.
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzfaq.info Why not subscribe?
@purpledragonstudios51746 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this once I get some vinegar! :)
@pastel-sunrise6 ай бұрын
This was so helpful thank you!
@user-pi4km3nr9q3 ай бұрын
love it 👍
@babycallyxtv15956 жыл бұрын
What is this! This is Brilliant! Very good video! It's so amazing!
@CuriosityShow6 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you. Lots more at kzfaq.info Spread the word. Rob
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Lots more segments like this at kzfaq.info
@deborahbellesfield63984 жыл бұрын
Is there a book with some of this information available in print form?
@kc28236 жыл бұрын
You've inspired me, thank you!
@CuriosityShow6 жыл бұрын
No problem. Lots more at kzfaq.info - Rob
@kc28236 жыл бұрын
will check it out, thanks!
@mohammadrahimi781310 ай бұрын
Great Job
@smartestmoronx19 Жыл бұрын
when I tried this my shells developed a white coating on it everytime I left them out to dry after I washed them off. Is that normal? how do I prevent it?
@stangarellabullitt61126 жыл бұрын
GREAT! Exactly the information I was looking for. Found you on first try😎 Thamk you for sharing.
@CuriosityShow6 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Lots more at kzfaq.info Spread the word - Rob
@SevenDeMagnus3 жыл бұрын
Amazing,
@Cindy-tz9xt4 жыл бұрын
Is there any specific type oyster or clam shell that has nacre/the luster to create mother of pearl? Bcs i dont think every clam has one, right rob?
@CuriosityShow4 жыл бұрын
You are right, and some have a very thin layer but not enough to do much with - Rob
@chia60724 жыл бұрын
CuriosityShow so what are the types?
@handanyldzhan9232 Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, but how can adding salt to vinegar turn acetic acid into a stronger one? It doesn't lead to any chemical reaction AFAIK, but maybe it just makes the vinegar better at corroding the rest of the shell.
@CuriosityShow Жыл бұрын
Turns it to hydrochloric acid - Rob
@jwatley3135 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Thanks - lots more at kzfaq.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
@fgfg6335 жыл бұрын
Wow! I had no idea!
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks - lots more at kzfaq.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
@spiloFTW8 ай бұрын
I have a question about mother of pearl watch dials. Are these dials made from collected empty shells or do they collect living specimens and kill them?
@benzflynn6 ай бұрын
Handy info
@vasundharakarant23575 жыл бұрын
Friend, whether mother of pearl is durable over time? Is it decays?
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
It is pretty good. I have a shell that has been outside for years and the MOP is still fine, but keep well away from acids or any chemicals as it is Calcium carbonate and will be attacked by many chemicals, acids especially - Rob
@queenofthebutterflies5212 Жыл бұрын
Yours are so shiny, mine are spotted and a bit dull. I'm wondering if it's because I accidentally used double strength vinegar or if they need to stay in the solution for a bit longer. Any advice would be great as I'd love to make jewellery out of my beautiful shells. Thanks 😊
@CuriosityShow Жыл бұрын
Weathered shells are not the best. Try polishing the surface hard to wear down to better nacre - Rob
@hardylisette27564 жыл бұрын
👀 for the first time I see this. I have some powder with spanish word and translate it. First in Dutch, I speak Dutch, and then in English. Than I search for it on google and saw you first. Thank you therefore. I am going to give it a try. ✌🙏🙋♀️🇸🇷
@CuriosityShow4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. Lots more at kzfaq.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
Try it, it might be tasty try it before AI changes it again 😭
@care4animals1142 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@traceyfonda53005 жыл бұрын
Bring Back the Curiosity Show 🥰
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, but you can catch up with it at kzfaq.info if you are subscribed - Rob
@artbyty8 ай бұрын
Nice
@joannavelazquezdeleon39214 жыл бұрын
What kind of vinegar did you use? Does it matter if it's white or distilled? Thanks for the great video can't wait to try this out-such a great activity, especially during these quarantine times!
@CuriosityShow4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. I would have used just ordinary cheap vinegar from a supermarket. Nothing special. It's the acetic acid in the vinegar that does the job - boosted to hydrochloric acid when you add the salt - Rob
@joannavelazquezdeleon39214 жыл бұрын
@@CuriosityShow Thank you! :)
@carmineredd11982 жыл бұрын
white , 5% white is best as a household cleaner also
@queenofthebutterflies5212 Жыл бұрын
@@carmineredd1198 thanks, just about to start myself, so excited 🥰
@garyv2196 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@hannahcutie42293 жыл бұрын
Module bought me here✊
@chromiakocosmos88885 жыл бұрын
I just want to clean my shells as they are. They have mother of pearl but I want to keep the outside too. I've been soaking them in water for a few days, but they are California mussel shells, so they have a bunch of wires on them. I can't find anything on how to clean them properly and get the shine of mother of pearl back (because they had been dried up when I found them). Could you give me advice?
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Sadly, no. Being in Australia, I admit that this is a foreign beast to me, but the vinegar/salt mix will dissolve any shells or any limey deposit on them like worm tubes, so that may help - just go very slowly - Rob
@acidwaste005 жыл бұрын
you could use a wool polisher and sanding high grit paste if you really wanted to.
@mandidollani72185 жыл бұрын
What sulsion I pot to clean
@deborahlacy63076 жыл бұрын
At 0:47 in video there is a dark blue stone in the shell, what is that? I found one at the beach and have wonder what it is. Thanks
@CuriosityShow6 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I can't help. I can't remember it at all. It may actually have been another shell such as a periwinkle or, as you say, simply a stone smoothed by being rolled in the surf - Rob
@Dragon-Slay3r Жыл бұрын
“Holy mother of god” what is this! We just cleaned the beak so the baby woodpecker could eat 😭 ufffffff back to the drawing board i guess 😭
@Happy_HIbiscus3 жыл бұрын
dude, this is cool😊😊😊😊
@CuriosityShow3 жыл бұрын
many thanks - Rob
@quinettajames62794 жыл бұрын
Where Can I buy these shells? I don't live on the coast. I don't travel due to health. Thank you.
@CuriosityShow4 жыл бұрын
I am not sure which ones you mean. These large abalone were in Australia and a related mollusc (another abalone) in new Zealand is the Pau shell. Go looking for abalone - that is the mother-of-pearl shell. The smaller one was a turban shell, but any shell which shows a mother-of-pearl under its coloured outer surface should work - Rob
@istinapravda79562 жыл бұрын
Wow so good!I like videos like this.
@CuriosityShow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Plenty more at kzfaq.info - Rob
@istinapravda79562 жыл бұрын
@@CuriosityShow Thank you I will check it out
@NocNitsa886 жыл бұрын
I'm a mother of pearl all rigid and boring and plain on out side bit on the inside smooth shinny beautiful 😍
@zoezzzarko11173 жыл бұрын
Same 💙💛💗💚
@NotOnLand2 жыл бұрын
So does the acid not attack the mother of pearl, just the outer coating? How convinient!
@CuriosityShow2 жыл бұрын
It will if it comes into contact with it - Rob
@karimheyward35295 жыл бұрын
As mr krabs would say in spongebob square pants Mother of pearl!!!!!!!! Lol
@CuriosityShow5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Curiosity Show was a national science program for children featuring Dr Rob Morrison and Dr Deane Hutton. It was made in Adelaide, South Australia and screened nationally in Australia as well as in Europe, Asia and Australasia (14 countries) from 1972-1990. Deane and Rob intentionally used everyday items around the house (like old cans) so that children could repeat the demonstrations with materials they had to hand. In 1984 Curiosity Show won the Prix Jeunesse International, the world's top award for children's TV programs. Rob and Deane are steadily uploading segments at kzfaq.info Why not subscribe?
@erikanacar88195 жыл бұрын
Lástima que no puedo entender su idioma,, ¿ quizá puede subtitulado en español ? Gracias
@Turambar37915 жыл бұрын
vinagre con sal un par de días hasta que ya se vea la madre perla un lavado final con agua y con un cepillo de dientes o similar frotar un poco.