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Date: | Fri, 5 Jun 1998 12:19:56 +0000 |
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At 08:03 PM 6/4/98 EDT, you wrote:
>Dear Ted,
> One thing you might consider, is to use Liquid "silicon" on your
>shells in order to perserve their color. It can be purchased in the liquid
>state, but I do not have an address for this form at this time...I normally
>will thin this liquid even thinner, by at least 4 or 5 to 1 acetone, then
>brush it on the shell. I have seen Golden Cowries treated this way when they
>were first taken 20 years ago and they look as bright and dark orange as any
>fresh-taken specimens I get! If you know anything about "Golden", they tend
>to fade quickly! If you can't find any liquid silicon, you can make your
>own...you can get silicon grease from most auto parts stores, then you can
>use acetone or some other thinner to turn it into a liquid state. give it a
>try
> Sincerely,
> Ed [Schelling]
>
I found that the best source for liquid silicone is the lubricant sold in
all dive shops. It is usually in a spray can and application is easy.Spray
a bit on the shell and massage it with your hands. It works.
Horatio
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