Some time ago I witnesses some crafts/homey show on TV, and there was something said as to getting grease that had built up over time on such things as stuffed animals (clothy-anything textured is key here) by placing the object in salt crystals for some length of time - and Voila! - the schmutz would be manageable and ready to go. Well, there's this lovely little dragon kite that was a prime candidate for something to get it back or close to what it once was == this thing was covered in grime and dust and grease - not so pretty.
Well, today Branden mentioned something as to it, this bagful of stuff longing to be visible once more - the thing has been submerged in salt for not just months but maybe more than a year. A project ensued.
A hole was poked in the bottom of the grocery bag it was in and the salt poured out. We were left with a still-grimey looking pile of string and silk and feathers, challenge for the zen in anyone to undertake such -- and we did the whole of it rather well while sitting in the sun on the deck. Not too damaged, considering the possibilities, and when completed as best as we did, it looks damn good, which is very nice 'cuz she weren't cheap.
I am tingly with anticipation to get it hung properly again - that alone is a challenge.
Baby steps sometime do reward. Salt! Whoda thunk? Brilliant!
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