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Tunis

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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?

 

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What method did you end up going with?

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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.

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You can't argue with the results! 

Well done! :) 

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Very Nice!

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behind the trailer, my desert
Them red clay piles are heaven on earth
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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! :) 

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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.  ;)

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