Search the Community
Showing results for tags 'silver'.
Found 4 results
-
Hello I found this many years ago in Eastern Ontario Canada. I had two at one time but one disappeared. Any ideas what it is? I haven't seen anything that looks similar. Thank You
-
This is a silver pick find that I've had for a while. I'm stuck here in a snowstorm and really need a fossil fix. So I thought I'd give this a try. Could this be a Scyphocrinitid from the Erfound beds ?
-
I'm trying to identify the polished fossil material in this Georgian English snuffbox, circa 1760 to 1820. Is it mammoth ivory? Walrus? Wood? Something else? The material is set in unhallmarked sterling silver. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. Adam
-
Questions regarding solvents, sealants, and heat in trilobite fossils
Trinitydraco posted a topic in Questions & Answers
Okay so I have some questions on what you can and can't do with your typical trilobite in shale fossils. To help direct the discussion, I am interested in setting a small trilobite in silver as a gift. I make silver jewelry both using PMC (Precious Metal Clay) and traditional cutting and soldering. So, first question: Can you use high percentage (70% or higher) rubbing alcohol to clean all the dust and debris before sealing a trilobite? If not, what should I use? (I know you shouldn't use water) Question 2: What sealants can/should you use on a trilobite? I am looking for something that will b
