Monday, January 30, 2012

Does anyone know an easy way to open small clam shells found on the beach, so I can use the shells?

I live on the close to the beach as well. ANd All you have to do is let the clam die , and the shell opens .. Other wise you can boil water then drop the dude's in for about 3-5 minutes . and you have an open shell..

Does anyone know an easy way to open small clam shells found on the beach, so I can use the shells?
You can use a clam knife, but it takes some skill to not chip them. Your best bet is to steam or boil them open. (You'll want to boil them anyway to keep the decaying clam remnants from smelling.)
Reply:use pilers, but of course you will kill the clam.
Reply:And if you need help cleaning them, lay them on a local ant bed for a few days .
Reply:I gather and eats clams regularly. I boil small amount of water and steam them. Only takes 3 to 4 minutes.You have a nice hobby. Make the beach less boring. I get so many that I decorate my aquarium, and places in my yard. I live in hot climate and just looking at shell almost let me feel the cool ocean breeze.


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