Using Walnut Shells for Jewelry Purposes

Walnut shell jewelry is just one of the many new and creative ways that walnut shells are being up-cycled for regular use. By slicing the shell into sections, it’s possible to create beautiful pieces that can be polished to a deep brown hue and then joined using copper, silver, or gold wire. The result is a marvelously eclectic piece of jewelry that is sure to be noticed and admired. Whether used to create a long necklace, a stunning pair of earrings, or a simple pendant, the results are sure to impress whoever is fortunate enough to wear walnut shell jewelry.

Walnut shell jewelry is just one of the many new
and creative ways that walnut shells are
being up-cycled for regular use.

In Asian cultures, the use of walnuts carries with it considerable spiritual implications. It is believed that walnut shells are intertwined with the natural world and provide protection from spirits and harm. This is one reason that walnuts, and walnut shells, feature prominently within many designs. And, because no two walnut shells are identical, every piece of jewelry created will have its own unique appearance and color. This means that two people can stand right beside each other wearing walnut shell jewelry and still be wearing entirely unique pieces.

Of course, walnut shells can also be used in the production of other jewelry. With the right grit, it’s easy to polish newly produced pieces, or to remove rust and damage from older pieces such as watches, belt buckles, etc. that are being refurbished. The abrasive nature of the walnut shell can easily remove surface damage without damaging the underlying metal structure of the jewelry. Further, walnut shells are not so abrasive that you have to worry about them causing damage to gemstones such as diamonds or rubies.

For more information about walnut shell jewelry and the many applications of walnut shells, we invite you to contact Flowspec by sending us a message. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and to help guide you to the right walnut shells for your needs.

How To Use Walnut Shells For Rust Removal?

Rust. There is no four letter word in the English language that brings with it such a level of concern or consternation. Not only is rust detrimental to the appearance of everything from vehicles to patio furniture, it can be hazardous to mechanical components such as engines, axles, and transmissions which can leak, freeze up, and fall apart as they rust out. Fortunately, removing rest is something that crushed walnut shells can help you accomplish in an eco-friendly and cost-efficient manner.

Crushed walnut shells are sufficiently hard enough
to remove rust from the surface of metal without
damaging the intact metal beneath.

Crushed walnut shells are sufficiently hard enough (MOH 3.5) to remove rust from the surface of metal without damaging the intact metal beneath. This makes it ideal for removing surface rust for painting or refinishing, as well as for preparing large holes for welding or other repairs.

To utilize in blasting, the walnut shells simply need to be added into the hopper of your abrasive blaster. There is no other special equipment or preparation required. Depending on the size of the material you are working on, you can easily adjust the grit size and the stream speed to suit your needs perfectly. Further, crushed walnut shells can be used within tumblers and other polishing devices to remove rust from nuts, bolts, screws, and other small and hard to handle objects.

Furthermore, because walnut shells do not absorb moisture, they can be used and reused many times before they need replaced. Their multi-faceted surface means they maintain effectiveness longer, and because they are non-toxic you don’t need any specialized operating equipment or clean-up procedures. For businesses seeking to “green up” their operations, crushed walnut shells provide a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution. As long as you remove the rust and other debris from within the grit pile, there will be absolutely no loss of effectiveness or eco-friendly benefits from the repeated use of the shells.

Flowspec has been providing clients around the world with the finest quality crushed walnut shells available. We invite you to contact us for more information about the products we offer and the shipping options we have available.

Need a Good, Safe Polishing Media? Try Crushed Walnut Shells

There’s always a dilemma when you’re looking for an effective polishing media. On the one hand, you want something strong to get rid of tough grime and stains. At the same time, you need something that’s gentle enough to avoid scratching more delicate and fragile surfaces. With crushed walnut shells from Flowspec, you get the best of both worlds. This multi-tasking material has many uses and is available in many different grit sizes for the tough jobs around your home.

Crushed walnut shells have many applications 

as a polishing media, as their different consistencies 

enable you to polish items like fine metals, eyeglasses 

lenses, and decorative stones.

Our products developed from crushed walnut shells have many applications as a polishing media. Different consistencies enable you to polish fine metals, eyeglasses lenses and decorative stones. However, the products are safe enough to shine up ivory and coral without damaging the surfaces. You can even use this media to polish up fine gem stones, turquoise and other jewelry pieces. In fact, walnut shell polishing products are considering a “soft polishing” media because they don’t damage underlying layers of the object.

At the same time, Flowspec products have the strength and durability to remove rust, corrosion, tarnish and other difficult-to-remove materials. Our crushed walnut shells will polish away the surface without affecting the fine metal, alloys or mechanical equipment underneath. These products can handle the tough jobs, yet you don’t risk ruining what lies beneath.

Flowspec crushed walnut shell products are also able to be used with excellent results in applications where you want to avoid flammable or harsh solvents. This is due to this polishing media’s angular, multi-faceted qualities. Another advantage is that the material doesn’t require a liquid application, thereby avoiding lengthy drying times. Plus, the technology behind crushed walnut shells as a polishing formula prevents the dust that typically accompanies other products.

The powerful, polishing media formulas available from Flowspec enable you to safely clean the toughest grime from the most fragile surfaces in your home. The crushed walnut shells that our products are developed from are also organic, renewable and sustainable, so you’ll be supporting environmentally-sound initiatives at the same time. Please visit our website to hear more about this versatile material and its many applications.