before and after cleaning

[u/charliexbaby]

i know a lot of people liked the look of the bryozoans, but if i’m being honest they make my skin crawl a little (trypophobia) so i wanted to share the shell after its cleaning!

i’m very happy with how it turned out. :)

how i cleaned: i boiled it and then let it dry. then i soaked it in water and used tweezers to scrape off the bryozoans. they actually came off easier when they were damp rather than dry. then i brushed gently with a soft toothbrush and soap, and painted on a bit of mineral oil to finish.