Klarinet Archive - Posting 000474.txt from 1995/06

From: "Susan E. Pontow" <FBVB@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: reeds, reeds, reeds
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 11:17:14 -0400

June 20:

>If you give old reeds a short bath in Hydrogen peroxide, they can sometimes
>enjoy a short second life. Outside of that, I've seen some very nice Xmas
>tree ornaments made using old reeds tied together with red and green yarn...
>Also, some students feel that a bonfire of old reeds burned as an offering to
>the "Reed Gods" will bring you better reeds in the future :)
>
>Richard Faria
>RAFaria@-----.com

Only old reeds don't burn very well. I've tried it with limited success.
Maybe I should try bathing them in hydrogen peroxide before I light the match.

:)
Susan