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Title says it all, this is my only rugosa fossil and its half in a martrix, how would I go about removing my peice from it? What tools would I need, and is it possible? Thanks in advance!
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How to reduce visibility of preparation marks on matrix
ToadCultist posted a topic in Fossil Preparation
Bought this lovely green muscle a few days ago and was wondering if there's anything I can do about the white marks left behind in the matrix from preparation. I've been recommended to use a thin layer of paraloid and I just wanted to double check if this is a good idea. If so what percentage would you guys recommend. Thanks in advance! -
Got a cheap Otodus obliquus teeth with matrix. It’s quite big (7.5cm).
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I have a couple of questions regarding using a circular saw for bulk matrix removal. First, is it safe to use the circular saw to remove soft matrix from a fossil? Secondly, can I use the saw to shape/slice the matrix or is this best left to another tool? Finally, what do you do to clean up the fossil, once it has been exposed and prepped? For example, let's say I prep a trilo, expose it to my liking and I end up with a bunch of mounds and lines from using the Dremel. What do I use to smooth the bumps and lumps out of the surrounding matrix?
