Carol Boswell Simpson wrote:
>
> I got the shells this morning  and they were wrapped in newspaper from 1965.
> Needless to say, the "clear" varnish had turned brown.  There are some really
> nice shells too.
>
> Thanks to everyone on the Conch-L for the suggestions.  Guess I'll start with
> mineral spirits--and if that doesn't work, I'll try paint thinner.
>
> Carol
I just got an E-Mail from Shelloak (John Bernard).  He says he has used
the sonic cleaner on varnished shells and it works well.
Bobbi