Joe_17 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I wanted to try my hand at fossil restoration and wanted not know what sort of material is used ? I believe some kind of epoxy putty is used ? Is there any particular kind that's used for smaller pieces that can be carved into shape ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Milliput is good (fine white) plus acrylic paints. A prep friend of mine swears by wood filler, of all things. Have a search on the forum for Milliput for more information. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Sand, any glue and paint if you can be bothered. I'm Moroccan. 1 2 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Sand, any glue and paint if you can be bothered. I'm Moroccan. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_17 Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 Thanks ! Ill check it out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I'm sure there are lots of options out there of epoxy putty. I've been happy with Paleobond PB122 PaleoPoxy 2 oz tube. Its non shrinking and sands easily. A friend of mine swears by Durham water putty on his dinosaur repairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_17 Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, Troodon said: I'm sure there are lots of options out there of epoxy putty. I've been happy with Paleobond PB122 PaleoPoxy 2 oz tube. Its non shrinking and sands easily. A friend of mine swears by Durham water putty on his dinosaur repairs. Does the paleo poxy have a strong scent ? I never worked with that before but have used epoxy putty . Just curious since I have animals sensitive to chemical smell so I would have to use it outside or in a well ventilated area . Edited May 30, 2022 by Joe_17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 35 minutes ago, Joe_17 said: Does the paleo poxy have a strong scent ? I never worked with that before but have used epoxy putty . Just curious since I have animals sensitive to chemical smell so I would have to use it outside or in a well ventilated area . You really need to chat with Paleobond on the precautions necessary for this product. Every one is different and reacts differently. I've always kneaded in my prep room and there was no objectionable odor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flx Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 You may use Apoxie Sculpt. This is very easy to work with and is almost completely oderless (at least for humans). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 5:48 AM, Troodon said: I'm sure there are lots of options out there of epoxy putty. I've been happy with Paleobond PB122 PaleoPoxy 2 oz tube. Its non shrinking and sands easily. A friend of mine swears by Durham water putty on his dinosaur repairs. I wonder if Durham's has any gluing strength. My woman's intuition says not nearly anything like epoxy putty. But to answer the OP question, I use Magic Sculpt... just another epoxy putty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, jpc said: I wonder if Durham's has any gluing strength. My woman's intuition says not nearly anything like epoxy putty. But to answer the OP question, I use Magic Sculpt... just another epoxy putty. Never used it but makes sense. Might be a good filler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 On 6/1/2022 at 9:38 AM, jpc said: I wonder if Durham's has any gluing strength. My woman's intuition says not nearly anything like epoxy putty. But to answer the OP question, I use Magic Sculpt... just another epoxy putty. I was at the prep person I use in Hill City for some of my material and noticed that she uses a combo of both. Epoxy for joint strength but Durham's for shapes and fill. She finds it much cheaper, easier to sand and texture with Durham's. She says it dries rock hard and paints well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Oooh... I like that. Durham's AND epoxy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_17 Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 I ended up trying to restore a broken sloth claw I had laying around to try this stuff out. Will paint it later . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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