FossilNerd Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Daniel Fischer said: Exactly what I was looking for, Thank you. You are welcome! I’m glad you found the guide useful. Don’t forget to check out some of the other pinned topics about beginner prep. 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnwmedic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 Now can you tell a novice what you’ve learned about stabilizers? I have a block of fragile shells and the like, my research hasn’t really helped me choose a product, obviously because there are so many variables. How about an epoxy guide for dummies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Pnwmedic said: How about an epoxy guide for dummies? How about to show the specimen in question off here ? Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Pnwmedic said: Now can you tell a novice what you’ve learned about stabilizers? I have a block of fragile shells and the like, my research hasn’t really helped me choose a product, obviously because there are so many variables. How about an epoxy guide for dummies? Great idea for a guide, but I have no experience with fossil consolidation (the fossils I collect don't require it), and beyond using a bit of cyanoacrylate glue (a.k.a super glue) I have no experience with glues and epoxies. However, I can point you to a couple of guides and papers that have been written by others. Your research may have already led you to the below information, but I hope it helps! My only other suggestion would be to start your own thread in the fossil preparation sub-forum. Post some pictures of your specimen and ask about your stabilizer and glue issue. Many of the members who frequent the prep sub-forum may not look at this particular thread. You will get more responses from more experienced people. Museum Resources: http://preparation.paleo.amnh.org/47/adhesives-and-consolidants https://www.nps.gov/pefo/learn/nature/adhesives-for-fossil-preparation.htm https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/vertpaleo/amateur-collector/preparation/ http://preparation.paleo.amnh.org/assets/Davidson_Alderson_PEFO_FINAL.pdf The Fossil Forum Resources: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/89700-adhesives-and-consolidants-for-fossil-prep/ http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/104680-consolidants-adhesives-pdf-papers/ http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/91816-what-concentration-of-butvar-76-should-i-use/ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, Pnwmedic said: Mostly sandstone from clallam formation WA. The fossils are flaky and the sand stone has many cracks threatening to break into pieces. I know it’s not the prettiest, but I was hoping to stabilize the matrix a bit as well as some of the more preserved shells to expose and highlight them a bit Did you mean to start a new topic as opposed to posting in a thread dedicated to a manual prep guide? If so, I can split out the topic. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnwmedic Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 as you wish, I was responding to someone earlier in the thread who asked for pics. Whichever you think is more appropriate. Thank you, Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Kane said: If so, I can split out the topic. Actually with as many preservation questions as we get i think it might work best as a new topic. It may make it easier for people serching for preservation ideas to find. It may also attract more veiws from the people with the answers… i like the idea of a guide to stabilizing and preserving fossils to go with the manual prep guide… as to the o.p s question. I use different thicknesses of super glue to stabilize thin or larger cracks then use a paraloid mixture to consolidate most of my fossils that i’m worried about… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 And... done. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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