Jordan,
There's no real secret to the chiton-preserving technique.  See the article
on: http://www.worldwideconchology.com/MainFrames.htm  : then click on the
left-frame "Articles" button to read the article entitled "Preserving
Chitons Flat as a Board" that originally appeared in the Chicago Shell Club
newsletter, Thatcheria.  The article discusses a hybrid preserving
technique of those developed by Hansleman and other noted Chiton
aficionados.  It is a tried-and-true technique that I have used for my
self-collected Chitons. Chiton preserving is a bit more involved and
lengthy process than preparing gastropods and bivalves for the collection,
but as you know, definitely worth the effort.
Rich

Original Message:
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From: Jordan Star [log in to unmask]
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 10:50:08 EDT
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Subject: preserving Chitons


Hello All
I read that someone (I forget who) wants to preserve/clean Chitons.  I like
Chitons and buy well preserved ones from Richard Goldberg and/or Ross
Mayhew.
 Maybe these two people can be persuaded to tell their secrets on Chiton
preserving.

Jordan Star


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