KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) This is a Cockerellites I prepped about a month ago. I used a dremel lightly to get the top layer of matrix off, then used a regular pick for the finer preparation. For my second Cockerellites prep ever, I think I did a pretty good job. The coolest part of this piece is that there is a long piece of coprolite(?) ontop of its head. I have no clue if this would bring up the value, I kind of doubt it would though. Edited March 25, 2021 by KompsFossilsNMinerals Better photos 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Very nice piece and great prep job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Randyw said: Very nice piece and great prep job! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice job! Came out great. 1 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...
Top Trilo Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice prep, I just finished a cockrellites prep today! And its your second cockerellites and my second prep. Yours turned out a lot better though, good work 1 “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice work. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Nice work. 9 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Nice job! Came out great. Thank you both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 9 minutes ago, Top Trilo said: Nice prep, I just finished a cockrellites prep today! And its your second cockerellites and my second prep. Yours turned out a lot better though, good work Thank you! I've done a couple knightia preps and I completely failed on a diplomystus, (it wasn't too great when I bought the plate either ), however I am planning on getting an air abrasive system soon! I'd love to see your Cockerellites prep, if you feel comfortable showing it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjfriend Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Nice job. I too would have kept the coprolite. Adds life to the piece 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 28 minutes ago, Sjfriend said: Nice job. I too would have kept the coprolite. Adds life to the piece Definitely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Very good work!! How long did that take you? 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 What an ignominious way to be preserved forever! Makes an interesting specimen though. Nice job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Ludwigia said: Very good work!! How long did that take you? It took roughly 32 hours over the span of a couple days. I've got another one in the process of being prepped, but it's way too fragile and the matrix is too hard for regular pick/dremel prep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 That's a prep to be proud of. 1 Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KompsFossilsNMinerals Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 49 minutes ago, Pagurus said: That's a prep to be proud of. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 Good job but I don’t think you’re finished. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins all appear to have more secrets to reveal. Judging from your last photo, you prepped just shy of the 1st branching of the fins. Hand prepping under magnification should get you to the 1st branch. I don’t think you can reach the 2nd without abrasives. 1 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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