In a message dated 03/21/2000 8:59:06 AM EST, [log in to unmask] writes:

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 > On a different subject: Is there a difinitive text on cleaning and
 > preparation of shells?  How do the commercial suppliers do it? There must
be
 > an easier way than I aware of.
 >
 > Thanks from a rank amature in Colorado. >>
 For a good book on cleaning shells, get Bob and Betty Lipe's book. You can
probably order it from their web site or see their ad in American
Conchologist for The Shell Store, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida.
     Carole Marshall
  P.S. Don't forget the Palm Beach County Shell Club is having their Y2K
Shell Show this coming weekend. It looks like the weather is going to be
wonderful for that side trip to Peanut Island or the SUNCRUZ Casino boat, the
show is going to be FANTASTIC with over 400' of truly outstanding exhibits
and we hope to see you there.
         Carole