Adam.morris08 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Here is a new oistoceras figulinum from seatown Just needs a little more grinding and then air abrading Edited July 28, 2014 by Adam.morris08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Another fine job, Adam! Well done. Thanks for showing us! Regards, 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...
snolly50 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I enjoyed seeing that prep series. Thanks. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesuslover340 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Nice work! Thank you for showing! "Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another."-Romans 14:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.morris08 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cantab91 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Wow! That is really awesome. Thanks for sharing. I have been hesitant to tackle this part of our obsession. I know what's on my Christmas list. Would love to know more about what tools you use and lessons learned. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Once more nice work, Adam! Would love to know more about what tools you use and lessons learned. Thanks! Then spend some time checking out the many posts on the subject here: http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/forum/170-fossil-preparation/ Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.morris08 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Side on if anyone's interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.morris08 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I used an ARO type air pen from all air products. It cost me $150 (£90) for the tool, an extra stylus and shipping to the uk. I then also used a air powered mini grinder to grind the matrix. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Adam, Have you considered grinding down an edge to make it stand alone as a display - upright? Just a thought - would be interested in reasons for or against. Regards, 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...
Adam.morris08 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Hi Tim I was considering it, although due to the orientation of the ammonite, I think it would look wrong standing on either end of the rock. The only was I think it would look good is with the mouth of the living chamber pointing down, but there isn't much rock there to put a flat on it so I may just put it onto a stand? What were you thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Tim I was considering it, although due to the orientation of the ammonite, I think it would look wrong standing on either end of the rock. The only was I think it would look good is with the mouth of the living chamber pointing down, but there isn't much rock there to put a flat on it so I may just put it onto a stand? What were you thinking? Hi Adam, Well, my first thought was something like this: Living chamber up in life position. But then again, I guess,... I would just leave it as is - I kind of like the natural look. I tend to trim my pieces when possible to save on storage space, but, It looks kind of neat as is. If I had many of these type of fossils, I suppose I would, at some point, try to get creative about cutting/grinding the matrix into more artistic shapes for space saving and artistic license.. and aesthetic beauty. Just some thoughts. Lovely fossil as it is. Regards, Edited July 29, 2014 by Fossildude19 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...
Kosmoceras Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I think the smooth, rounded shape of the nodule adds to the aesthetic value of the piece. Cutting it to stand might destroy that. Great work, was this found on the trip by which I joined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.morris08 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 I think the smooth, rounded shape of the nodule adds to the aesthetic value of the piece. Cutting it to stand might destroy that. Great work, was this found on the trip by which I joined? Yeah it was found on that trip. Managed to find it on the beach before we went over the boulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It begs to rest in the palm; I like the intimacy. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam.morris08 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 One I've finished up today, just needs air abrading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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