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how do i clean this? - 3/4/2003 3:22:46 PM    Guest i have an old bottle seems to be stoneware or pottery but it is infested with sea life coral osters.... crustaceans any clue as to how i can clean it? thanks   Post #: 1

RE: how do i clean this? - 11/12/2003 12:39:12 PM    treasure rat   Posts: 46 Joined: 11/12/2003 Status: offline if your still on this forum i would be interested in seeing a photo of it and to know what location you found it....marine growth on pottery is good and depending on where you found it..may indicate a possible shipwreck in the area..just rinse off in fresh water and leave the sea creatures on it..it adds alot to the history of the item (in reply to Guest) Post #: 2

RE: how do i clean this? - 11/18/2003 6:35:58 PM    IRISH   Posts: 1238 Joined: 11/23/2002 From: cockatoo Australia Status: offline I agree with treasure rat that marine deposits can look good on both stone and glass bottles and can add something to an item, but if your bottle (or whatever) has a bit of marine crud on imbossing, a seal etc. you can dip it into dilute hydrochloric acid (to remove it all) or paint it on to the bits you want clean. The best mix is around 3 parts hydrochloric acid to one part water, wear gloves and eye protection, when you have used your acid put the item in water with a bit of Sodium Carbonate (lectric soda) in it to get rid of all acid traces then soak in clean water. (in reply to Guest) Post #: 3

RE: how do i clean this? - 11/19/2003 2:15:50 PM    Guest Hi. Just a quick note. If you use Hydrochloric acid, or any acid or caustic chemical, make sure you have GOOD ventilation. (in reply to Guest)   Post #: 4

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