USAGE
In the past, cuttlebones were ground up to make polishing powder, which was used by goldsmiths.The powder was also added to toothpaste, and was used as an antacid for medicinal purposes or as an absorbent. They were also used as an artistic carving medium during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Today, cuttlebones are commonly used as calcium-rich dietary supplements for caged birds, chinchillas, hermit crabs, reptiles, shrimp, and snails. These are not intended for human consumption.
It can also be used in the process of pewter casting, as a mould.
