Tunis Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 This is the nicest echinoid that I have ever found here in South Texas. It always bugged me that I didn’t clean it up completely but I was scared that I would create more harm than good. After reading other’s post, I decided to go slow and see what I could accomplish. Here are the before and after picture. I think I am now happy with the results. Any further suggestions or am I at a good place? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historianmichael Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 What method did you end up going with? Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunis Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 You will laugh but I found a hair clip that my wife had that was the perfect size for the “groove”. I got that area wet and slightly scraped the clay off. Once I got to the shell, I used a stiff, plastic brush to remove the rest. I was surprised that it came off fairly easy. I worked on it, over two nights, not wanting to rush the process. Didn’t use any chemicals, just warm water. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 You can't argue with the results! Well done! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Very Nice! 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...
FossilNerd Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Tunis said: You will laugh but I found a hair clip that my wife had that was the perfect size for the “groove”. I got that area wet and slightly scraped the clay off. Once I got to the shell, I used a stiff, plastic brush to remove the rest. I was surprised that it came off fairly easy. I worked on it, over two nights, not wanting to rush the process. Didn’t use any chemicals, just warm water. I have heard of worse things being used for prep than a hair clip. Whatever gets the job done is ok in my book! Looks like your slow and steady approach paid off. Great job! 2 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...
JohnJ Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Tunis said: Any further suggestions or am I at a good place? When cleaning small echinoids, I always try to use some kind of magnification. Avoid wire brushes or soaking in acids. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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