Re: NANFA-- need help on preserving dried fish heads

Sajjad Lateef (sajjad_at_acm.org)
Mon, 21 May 2001 09:40:13 -0500 (CDT)

Souvenirs from baja, Jay?

I don't know if it is the most appropriate but you can get clear
acrylic sealing sprays at artist supply stores.

Sajjad

On Sun, 20 May 2001, Jay DeLong wrote:

> I have a couple of fish heads that have been sun dried. They still have
> skin and it isn't going to decay off. I can't bring them in the house
> because they have a slight permanent odor. Any suggestions on how I can
> treat them so they still look the same but are sealed from further decay
> and odor? I don't want to put them in formalin or alcohol. I want to be
> able to handle them dry.
>
>
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> Jay DeLong
> Olympia, WA
>
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