Bleach will take off the "skin" periostracum.

Bobbi

LaVerne Lambert wrote:

>      Good morning,
>            When our family traveled to Mexico,  I was able to purchase a few
> beautiful Queen Conchs.  I am trying to get the skin off without damaging the
> rest of the shell.  I have them in bleach water and it is working gradually.
> Is this the only method?  What do you recommend?   Thanks for you time!
>                                                         LaVerne