I have been using about 1/3 lighter fluid to "cut" the mineral oil, since I heard this recipe on Conch-L about two or three years ago. Since it works well, I have not experimented with other mixtures. Sam [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: NORA BRYAN <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, November 26, 1999 6:12 PM Subject: [CONCH-L] What About Methyl Hydrate? >At the risk of making a pest of myself (because I think I posted this a >couple of weeks ago)... >We had that very insightful discussion about what can be added to >mineral oil to help it soak into shells better. Can anyone tell me if >Methyl Hydrate is a good choice to mix with mineral oil? >What about "Paint Thinner" - (I realize that could be more than one >possible thing). > >Nora Bryan >Calgary, Alberta