Quote Originally Posted by pixelfixed View Post
Ray is correct,heat generated while sanding or buffing can cause Ivory to de-laminate as can water,(no wet sanding).
Biggest mistake people make with Ivory is to seal it with such things as CA glues,polys, etc,It needs to move with changes in Humidity,Use mineral oil or renwax only.
Not to get too far off topic, but.....
Does the mineral oil or ren wax keep the water from shaving out of the scales?