Crann Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Hi, out hunting yesterday and found this beauty in a chunk of shale, also found a small one at a different location, seems to be a very nice specimen, do you think I should leave the layer of shale on it or gently use the scribe to remove it ? I'm thinking remove as you wouldn't be able to appreciate it fully until you can see detail, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Miocene_Mason Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 That decision is completely up to you, nice finds by the way! Happy hunting, Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 If the shale comes off easily, I would. If the shale has to be worn off, i dont think i would? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Nice finds ! Best regards, Pemphix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crann Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, RJB said: If the shale comes off easily, I would. If the shale has to be worn off, i dont think i would? RB Think I will go with the toothpicks for now, don't want to damage it, one day an Ichthyosaur skull will be mine... thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Nice find. You could also try abrading at low pressure. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taogan Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I would use cuticle sticks (borrowed from the wife) they are easier to handle than toothpicks, but nothing metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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