Dinosaur bone prep

[PrehistoricWonders]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to remove dirt from dinosaur bones?

[Ptychodus04]

Pictures will help a lot. Generally speaking, if it’s just loose soils, an x-acto knife or dental pick will do the job.

[jpc]

I agree...

 

[PrehistoricWonders]

I’ll post pics tomorrow.

[Troodon]

Yep thats what I do with a good portion of my bones.  Might soften the matrix with solvent.

[PrehistoricWonders]

Thanks, 

does anyone know what I should do about this?

it seems like it was glued together by the guy I bought it from.

pics coming.

[PrehistoricWonders]

[PrehistoricWonders]

[jpc]

Looks it could use a small paintbrush (non-plastic bristles) and some acetone.  

[Troodon]

Suggestions made above look fine. Work slowly some pieces might require consolidation if fragile.  

[PrehistoricWonders]

Ok thanks!!!

[PrehistoricWonders]

Hi,

I was wondering if I can use nail polish remover with acetone for the bone?

[jpc]

Nail polish remover is mostly acetone.  Who knows what the other stuff in there is besides perfumes.  No museum would do that, but it will work.  

[Troodon]

Depends on how much acetone is in your remover, they can be all over the place.  Pint of acetone in walmart is around $5

[dinosaur man]

Just something to help, but also a tooth brush with some vinegar on it works for some smaller dirt pieces on the bone.