SC - Olla podrida -- A 13th century Hispano-Arabic version?

[ana l. valdes]

"Alderton, Philippa" wrote:
> 
> Adamantius, putting horn in a dishwasher is NOT a good idea-

I thought not; you'll note I head my well-meaning spouse, whose normal
medium of expression is silver, off at the pass.

> hot water is
> one of the methods used to soften it for shaping ;-)

Uh huh. I also have discovered another good way to soften or delaminate
it is bases, which is why most detergents are a bad idea.

> I've always been told
> that the proper way to care for it is to wash it in warm, not hot, soapy
> water, rince it, and immediately dry it and put it away. Don't delay in
> washing it, either- it's porous and will stain easily. For regular
> maintenance, wipe it with warm vegetable oil every few usages, or once a
> year- that helps prevent it from drying out.

Sounds about right. Thanks! So far, after one day, it's still going
strong! ;  )

Adamantius
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Phil & Susan Troy

troy at asan.com
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