Oyster Opening Tip Sheet Welcome Gift From Vantel Pearls: Please choose 2 Oysters from your inventory as a welcome gift from us! Tip: Opening your 2 Gift Oysters with a group of people will create excitement, and help to add bookings to your calendar. Your starting Oyster inventory will begin at 33 Oysters.
Step 1
Place both thumbs slightly above the middle/center of the Oyster. Place remaining fingers on the other side as shown in the photo.
Step 2
Squeeze the shell 3 - 4 times; the air inside the shell will force the edges to open.
Note: Place thumbs on the side of the shell that bubbles out.
Step 3
Place the edge of the knife in the opening, at the top of the shell. In a sawing motion, cut down along the sides, scraping the inner part of the Oyster shell. Use additional force and twist the knife at the hinge.
Step 4
The Pearl(s) will be near the hinge.
Step 5
Roll the Pearl in salt to clean off any excess film and rinse in water. Measure the Pearl; the first hole the Pearl falls through is the size.