Couple of Port Mulgrave and Kettleness bits (uk)

[longbow.1]

Well decided to work on a couple of bits last night for an hour, the bone is from Kettleness and is one I have been thinking about having a go at so finally decided to get it done.

The ammonite was picked up from Port Mulgrave it had a nice ridge showing but as I removed the extra matrix of it a Hildo appeared. It is looking crushed so not sure how the middle will be, but if it is ok I may prep the other side to expose both ammonites.

[RJB]

Don't let me tell you what to do, but I think you may want to change your stylus chisel type tip to a sharp pointed tip?   Im really not sure.  Ive never worked with that kind of rock before?  Other than that, cool.

 

RB

[longbow.1]

RB

 

I am doing exactly that when I get closer to the ammo/bone, just roughing out the bulk of the matrix first, the hildo material is quite soft and was popping off nicely with the chisel so I kept going.

 

I am happy for any advice and tips it is the only way to learn.

 

Cheers

 

Gary

[Fossildude19]

So far, so good.   

 

 

[RJB]

Hey Gary, your doing exactly what I do.  That chisel bit can be a real time saver too! 

 

RB