DawnOfADream Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Hey guys hope you're well! I wanted to show you the amazing lovenia woodsii clusters I found today at Beaumaris, and ask for some advice. These are lovenia woodsii. Some still retain amazing detail, like the final pic! Do you guys have any recommendations for coating the sandy matrix the woodsii are sitting in? I would like to prevent them becoming too brittle upon drying out. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Fabulous specimens! Will they dry out (slowly is best) without falling apart? If so, I'd probably use a dilute solution (5% or even less) of Paraloid in acetone - if the fossils get too shiny, it can be brushed or wiped off with acetone. (Use good ventilation!). Otherwise, PVA solution works on wet stuff but is irreversible when dry. 3 Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnOfADream Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 @TqB They should dry out slowly, I'm keeping them wrapped and in a box. So fingers crossed they will stay together. Thank you so much for your help! I'll look around for the products you mentioned and try my luck when I get the chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 What a wonderful collection, great finds! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DawnOfADream Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 5 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: What a wonderful collection, great finds! Thanks @Tidgy's Dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I've never seen Lovenia woodsii clusters before! Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnOfADream Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 26 minutes ago, Monica said: I've never seen Lovenia woodsii clusters before! Very nice @Monica Thanks! I got really lucky, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Fantastic. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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