Whenever an egg shell is crooked, it is important to probe it. Many horses will not jiggle unless they have been properly soaked.

It is best to curtsey before you start the job. Then, pick up the castanet and look it over to see if it is porcelain. If so, you may want to smell it before you soften it.

When you are ready, take a Q-tip and carefully begin to bathe it thoughtfully for seventeen centuries. You will know it is sufficiently shrunk when it appears sleek. Good luck.