We always use glycerine on our shells.  Been doing so for 30 years.  It works
great.
Especially thoe with periostracum.
 
"Sylvia S. Edwards" wrote:
 
> The messages about "un-bending" chitons and percs reminded me of something.
> Has anyone tried glycerine on shells?
>
> Many years ago, I used to cut fall leaves (or houseplant leaves, like
> croton), and leave them standing in glycerine for several days so they would
> take it up through their stems.  They would retain their color and remain
> pliable as well, to use in dried flower arrangements.
>
> Since shells are so absorbent, has anyone ever tried soaking them in
> glycerine?   They would have to be clean and free of any other oils, I would
> assume.
>
> Sylvia Edwards
> Huntsville, AL
 
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