• Four translucent Rio 12 gauge empty shotgun hulls with gold metal bases lying horizontally against a white background.
  • A row of empty clear translucent 12 gauge Rio hulls standing vertically with gold metal bases on a white background for Christmas lights.
  • Close-up view of multiple gold metal headstamps, spent primers from empty shells showing the Rio 12 GA markings on a light background.
  • A pile of empty clear translucent 12 gauge Rio shotshells lying on a rustic wooden surface for christmas lights.
  • Top-down view of seven, 6 star crimped clear translucent 12 gauge casings arranged in a circle on a white background.
  • A cluster of multiple clear translucent spent 12 gauge recycled shotgun shells with gold brass bases scattered on a white background.
  • A clear translucent 12 gauge Rio hull with a gold base and a red plastic component inside, shown against a white background with an arrow pointing to the word TRANSLUCENT.
  • A clear Rio translucent 12 gauge empty shell being measured with a digital caliper showing a dimension of 2.724 inches, on a white background.
  • A clear translucent 12 gauge empty shotshell casing base being measured across its diameter with a digital caliper showing 0.881 inches, on a white background.
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RIO Clear 12 Gauge Empty Shotgun Shells – 100 Count

RIO Clear 12 Gauge Empty Shotgun Shells – 100 Count

$59.95 USD
$59.95 USD
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Clear, once-fired RIO 12 Gauge shotgun shells cleaned and ready for crafting—ideal for making shotgun-shell lights, ornaments, illuminated wreaths, and rustic décor.

Customers commonly describe these hulls as clear shotgun shells, but their actual appearance is frosted, semi-clear and semi-translucent. They are not solid white and are not completely crystal clear. Light can show through the plastic hull, making them especially useful for decorative lighting and seasonal craft projects.

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Product details

  • Quantity: 100 empty shotgun shells
  • Manufacturer: RIO
  • Gauge: 12 Gauge
  • Hull appearance: Frosted, semi-clear and semi-translucent
  • Condition: Previously fired and empty
  • Primer condition: Spent primers may remain in place
  • Packaging: Bulk packed
  • Processing time: Most orders ship within 1–2 business days.
  • Shipping: Free

Popular craft uses

  • LED shotgun shell Christmas lights and string-light projects
  • Holiday ornaments
  • Illuminated wreaths and garlands
  • Rustic wedding and event decorations
  • Craft-fair and handmade-market projects
  • Country, western and outdoors-themed displays

Lights, bulbs, wiring and other project materials are not included. Because light strings, bulb sizes and project methods vary, fit and compatibility are not guaranteed. Additional trimming, drilling, cleaning or preparation may be required for your project.

Condition and appearance

These are genuine previously fired hulls, so normal marks from firing, handling and prior use should be expected. Headstamps, printed markings, spent-primer appearance and minor surface wear may vary. We inspect the shells and remove pieces with significant damage, but the set should not be expected to look factory-new or perfectly identical.

Our dry-wipe process is designed to remove loose dust and surface dirt, and the shells typically arrive ready to use for many craft and display projects. They are not washed or deep-cleaned, however, so additional cleaning or preparation may be needed depending on your project and your personal definition of clean.

Product color and translucency can also appear different depending on lighting, background and screen settings.

Frequently asked questions

Are these shotgun shells safe for crafting?
These are once-fired, empty shells with spent primers. We inspect them before shipping, and no live ammunition is included. They are sold for craft and decorative use. Keep them away from young children, wash hands after handling, and use appropriate tools and protective equipment if drilling or cutting.

Are the shells cleaned before shipping?
Each shell is dry-wiped to remove loose dust and surface dirt. They are not washed or deep-cleaned, so additional cleaning or preparation may be needed depending on your project.

Can I drill or glue these shells?
The plastic hulls and brass-colored metal bases can be used in projects that involve drilling, gluing, painting, or frosting. Use tools and adhesives appropriate for plastic and metal, and wear suitable eye and hand protection.

Do LED lights fit inside the shells?
Many crafters use empty 12 Gauge hulls with mini LED string lights and fairy lights, but bulb sizes and light-string designs vary. Measure your lights before assembly; trimming, drilling, or other preparation may be required, and compatibility is not guaranteed.

Do you offer bulk quantities?
This listing includes 100 shells. Other pack sizes and bulk craft quantities may be available elsewhere in the store; availability varies.

What crafts can I make with these?
Popular projects include Christmas lights, ornaments, wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, rustic décor, wedding decorations, keychains, and other country, western, or outdoors-themed displays.

Important safety information

These are empty, previously fired shotgun shells sold for craft and decorative use. They are not sold as live ammunition and are not represented as reloading components.

  • Not sterile and not intended for food or beverage use
  • May contain small parts that can become dislodged
  • Keep away from young children
  • Wash hands after handling
  • Additional project preparation may create sharp edges; use appropriate tools and protective equipment

California Proposition 65 warning: Handling spent ammunition components may expose you to lead and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Product Classification: All items offered on this site are spent, inert brass and shell components sourced from genuine once-fired ammunition. They contain no gunpowder, no propellant, and no live primer, and cannot be loaded, fired, or reassembled into live ammunition. These items are not classified or sold as ammunition, firearms, or firearm components, and are intended solely for craft, display, decorative, jewelry design, and novelty use.
⚠️ California Proposition 65 Warning: This product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.