bleaching ivories: E-Z

[Michael Gamble]

Hello List and Terry N who said:
"     Ivory is a very fragile substance and use of anything stronger, can
result in disaster, as related by some contributers. It can also become VERY
brittle if over bleached. This method can be used with the ivories attached
or loose. If too much water is used, the loose ivories will warp, but as
mentioned before, clamping the wet ivory in a flat caul will flatten them
perfectly.
     Hope this helps.
     Terry Neely

Good post, Terry. Ivory is for real. Elephant died donating it to the cause
of Music...
Regards
Michael G (UK)