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

D. Martin Moore (archimed_at_netdoor.com)
Mon, 21 May 2001 17:53:27 -0500

On 20 May 2001, at 23:24, 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.

Clear polyurethane.

Prost,

Martin
Jackson, MS

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