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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 696546, member: 5833"]This one actually is white lava, unlike the one I showed you. She is Tyche/Fortuna, holding a cornucopia filled with flowers. Her 'mural crown' represents her role as protector of a city.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lava is difficult to clean. Maybe because it is Tyche, it fortunately appears to have more light surface grime than any soaked in stain, so there's a chance of improving it. You can use plain water with a dab of dish washing liquid. Let it soak a little, but not too long, then see what a soft toothbrush will do, not applied over vigorously. A white eraser might help with more persistent places. I have a vintage typewriter eraser, designed like a propelling pencil, with a white eraser, that I use sparingly for some types of discoloration, such as those black spots.</p><p><br /></p><p>She's very nice. I didn't research, but there is probably an engraved gem/intaglio behind the image.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 696546, member: 5833"]This one actually is white lava, unlike the one I showed you. She is Tyche/Fortuna, holding a cornucopia filled with flowers. Her 'mural crown' represents her role as protector of a city. Lava is difficult to clean. Maybe because it is Tyche, it fortunately appears to have more light surface grime than any soaked in stain, so there's a chance of improving it. You can use plain water with a dab of dish washing liquid. Let it soak a little, but not too long, then see what a soft toothbrush will do, not applied over vigorously. A white eraser might help with more persistent places. I have a vintage typewriter eraser, designed like a propelling pencil, with a white eraser, that I use sparingly for some types of discoloration, such as those black spots. She's very nice. I didn't research, but there is probably an engraved gem/intaglio behind the image.[/QUOTE]
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