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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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 ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Why not subscribe?
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?
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.
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?
👀 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. ✌🙏🙋♀️🇸🇷
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 😊
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!
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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 ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Why not subscribe?
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
Great pleasure. Please spread the word as there are hundreds of similar segments on ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow -Rob
Do you remember or have you seen Reading Rainbow? They had wonderful segments like this for kids. These shows are inspiring
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.
Vintage videos are always the best
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!
Thanks! Been trying to find a straightforward video like this for ages!
My pleasure - stay subscribed at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow for new segments each week - Rob
I live in Invercargill, New Zealand so loved your video! Shining my shells right now, didn't know it was that easy, many thanks!
Very kind - lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow where you can subscribe to get new segments each week - Rob
Oh wow, that's pretty awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Great Job
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!
My pleasure. lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
There's a city called Brussels in America? Lol
Great video. I really enjoyed watching. Very informative.
2:53 "use your judgement". Well, that's some advice kids don't hear very often any more today.
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 ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Why not subscribe?
use baking soda to stop the vinegar from continuing to eat the shell then thoroughly wash in clean water
Nice
love it 👍
I'm going to try this once I get some vinegar! :)
GREAT! Exactly the information I was looking for. Found you on first try😎 Thamk you for sharing.
My pleasure. Lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Spread the word - Rob
This was so helpful thank you!
You've inspired me, thank you!
No problem. Lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow - Rob
will check it out, thanks!
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?
What is this! This is Brilliant! Very good video! It's so amazing!
Very kind of you. Lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Spread the word. Rob
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.
Turns it to hydrochloric acid - Rob
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?
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?
You are right, and some have a very thin layer but not enough to do much with - Rob
CuriosityShow so what are the types?
Amazing,
👀 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. ✌🙏🙋♀️🇸🇷
Many thanks. Lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
Try it, it might be tasty try it before AI changes it again 😭
Beautiful
Thanks - lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
Wow! I had no idea!
Many thanks - lots more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob
Handy info
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 😊
Weathered shells are not the best. Try polishing the surface hard to wear down to better nacre - Rob
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!
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
@@CuriosityShow Thank you! :)
white , 5% white is best as a household cleaner also
@@carmineredd1198 thanks, just about to start myself, so excited 🥰
Friend, whether mother of pearl is durable over time? Is it decays?
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
Lots more segments like this at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow
Is there a book with some of this information available in print form?
Cool
Bring Back the Curiosity Show 🥰
Many thanks, but you can catch up with it at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow if you are subscribed - Rob
Thanks
Module bought me here✊
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?
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
you could use a wool polisher and sanding high grit paste if you really wanted to.
What sulsion I pot to clean
dude, this is cool😊😊😊😊
many thanks - Rob
Wow so good!I like videos like this.
Thanks. Plenty more at ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow - Rob
@@CuriosityShow Thank you I will check it out
Where Can I buy these shells? I don't live on the coast. I don't travel due to health. Thank you.
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
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
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
“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 😭
I'm a mother of pearl all rigid and boring and plain on out side bit on the inside smooth shinny beautiful 😍
Same 💙💛💗💚
So does the acid not attack the mother of pearl, just the outer coating? How convinient!
It will if it comes into contact with it - Rob
As mr krabs would say in spongebob square pants Mother of pearl!!!!!!!! Lol
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 ua-cam.com/users/curiosityshow Why not subscribe?
@1:00 bro said green turban
Lástima que no puedo entender su idioma,, ¿ quizá puede subtitulado en español ? Gracias
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.
@@Turambar3791 muchísimas gracias.
I have mother of pearl