How do I bleach Sea Coral?
Went to beach yesterday and the seas were really rough. As a result a lot of things that never show up were there. I found a large (12 in x 9 in) piece of sea coral. VERY unusual here. Obviously it has A lot of sand on it and is very "dirty". Does anyone know how to bleach this so we can display it in the house? Thanks for your help!
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CLEANING AND DRYING CORAL
Cleaning coral is a multi-step process. First, the animals using the coral as a home must be removed. That can be done by soaking the coral in fresh water, as the animals are saltwater animals and can not survive three days in fresh water. Then, the coral must be soaked in 2 parts bleach, one part water for 48 hours.
PRESERVING CORAL
Coral should be soaked in alcohol and let dry, but most coral is fine after cleaning and will last even without this treatment. However, rarer versions of coral are best if sprayed with a clear acrylic lacquer.