I would add to what Stephen Birkett says about bone, that sun-bleaching it works extremely well. Set the pieces out on a tray in the sun, with the side upward you will put on top, and repeat for several days. Keep one inside to compare. It will get very white, esp with strong sun. I've had it work fine even iin winter in Wisconsin. Margaret Hood www.fortepianos.pair.com
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