Did I make a big foolish with my Keichousaurus? Please help!

[Crazyhen]

I admire what you have done.  It is through this trial and error that we improve and perfect ourselves 

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

4 hours ago, Seguidora-de-Isis said:

Resolved!

 

Yesterday, when I was browsing our favorite auction site, I came across this specimen:

 

 

 

I do not know what you think, but I found this specimen beautiful and unlike anything I had ever seen of Keichousaurus in my life!

 

Through trials and errors, I accidentally discovered that 6% of acetic acid diluted in water in contact with the shale, a strange reaction occurs, that is, acetic acid forms a kind of base, and any powder that sticks to this base becomes solid and at the same time very difficult to remove after the complete drying! So all I did was sanding the back of the fossil to collect dust, then I passed this 6% base of dilute acetic acid in water around the fossil, and then dusting with the aid of a brush was enough. It's actually not quite dry yet, but I think seeing these photos, you all may already have a sense of what it will look like when it's completely dry:

 

 

 

 

 

This fossil preparation is not yet ready, I have yet to work hard on it, but for now, I can celebrate!

 

And perhaps, the most incredible part, is that the calcite veins are still visible! Thank you, everlasting gratitude to all those who tried to help me!

Result, my friend, result!