Sea stars are integral members of marine ecosystems, although they compete directly with commercial and recreational fishermen. 1  One sea star can devour over 50 young clams in a week. 2  When their population grows, sea stars can consume entire beds of shellfish.
1 Turpentine or mineral spirits are the primary agents to use when it comes to thinning oil-based paints. 2  Evaluate how much paint was placed in the container, and add the turpentine in a ratio of approximately 3 parts paint to 1 part thinner.
Cleaning up Oil Paint. 1  1. Scrape off the paint with a putty knife. 2  2. Blot up the paint with a clean white cloth. 3  3. Add turpentine to your cloth and keep blotting.  4. Use a solution of dishwashing detergent and cold water to clean the area.