johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Apr 23, 2016 11:42:51 GMT -5
I wasn't expecting much of a shine, but was pleasantly surprised on how they turned out. I didn't run them through Stage 1 because they were already pretty smooth and they're very delicate. Here's what I did (all in the Lot-O, rinsing out and changing grit about every 12 hours)… - I only had about 1lb of material, so I used about 4lbs of ceramic media as filler - About 4 days with 2tbls SiC 120 - 2 days with 2tbls SiC 600 - 2 days with ½tsp TXP polish, 1tbls Borax and 1tbls sugar (I added the same amount of each every 12hrs without rinsing out) They still have some pits and vugs, but with this type of fossil, I think you just have to accept that. Overall, I am very pleased with the results! Before After
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peachfront
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Post by peachfront on Apr 23, 2016 13:22:59 GMT -5
Wow. Thinking about getting a loto again...
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Thunder69
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Post by Thunder69 on Apr 23, 2016 19:11:23 GMT -5
Those came out really nice....good job.....John
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Post by Pat on Apr 23, 2016 20:05:34 GMT -5
Those came out well! What would happen it you removed another layer of black? Would it be more black?
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johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
I Like A Rolling Stone
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Apr 23, 2016 21:06:36 GMT -5
Those came out well! What would happen it you removed another layer of black? Would it be more black? Thanks! But I'm not sure what you mean by removing another layer of black?
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Post by Pat on Apr 23, 2016 21:17:34 GMT -5
I'm wondering if the black is thick. Asking because I have a polished baculites that is honey brown.
Maybe mine is black under the honey!!
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johnnymac1969
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by johnnymac1969 on Apr 23, 2016 23:02:36 GMT -5
I'm wondering if the black is thick. Asking because I have a polished baculites that is honey brown. Maybe mine is black under the honey!! This batch also had a few brown Baculites… some of my favorites! Just a guess, but I think they're the color they are all way the way through.
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es355lucille
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Post by es355lucille on Apr 23, 2016 23:37:31 GMT -5
Nice job!
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 24, 2016 9:01:04 GMT -5
I'm wondering if the black is thick. Asking because I have a polished baculites that is honey brown. Maybe mine is black under the honey!! As any other fossil,it's about location...I think his were found in a different location than some.... All of mine are red,browns and mudded..... Sometimes the minerals and water never reach the interior of fossils,so they darken up and are called mudded....Heavy dark browns and black... Some fossils are also found in tar pit areas from the prehistoric era,and will stay black,just as the bones of animals found there...
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Post by Pat on Apr 24, 2016 10:23:24 GMT -5
fossilman thanks for the explanation. Makes sense!
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indiana
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Post by indiana on Apr 24, 2016 18:52:13 GMT -5
Nice!
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napoleonrags
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Post by napoleonrags on Apr 24, 2016 20:16:37 GMT -5
Awesome. Those are better than ice cream.
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