soak in glycerin for a day or two and then remove , place glycerin soaked
operc on a hard flat surface , place flat heavy object on the operc so as to
presss flat and let dry for a week or so. if still bent try to soak longer ,
press longer  , ferret
-----Original Message-----
From: James M Cheshire <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sunday, November 21, 1999 12:43 AM
Subject: question


>Dear all, need a bit more help, as usual. I have an horny
>operc to a Thais that I collected, but I accidently let it dry out, and
>it got "bent" and curly on the edges. Now, I want to somehow soften this
>so I can get it straight again.
>Is there anything in particular that I should use? Oil, water? I would
>greatly appreciate
>any help.
>
>Thanks,
>James
>