Douglas Nolen Shelton wrote:
>
> I recently received a rare cone that has sat in a federal display cabinet for
> years.  It has all the pertinent data, but someone thought it would look
> better with a coat of shellac.  Can anyone offer any suggestions for removing
> such a coating without damaging the shell.  Thanks in advance.
>
> Doug Shelton
> Alabama Malacological Research Center
> 2370-G Hillcrest Road #236
> Mobile, AL 36695
 
 
I know that Bob Lipe has done this.  Just soak it in paint thinner and
it will soften - scrub with a toothbrush.
Just traded some shellaced abalones to John Bernard.  He said he could
get it off.
 
Bobbi
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