kozman
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by kozman on Sept 1, 2020 18:54:05 GMT -5
I have this 3" dia 3/4" thick rock with crinoids. I was checking it with a pick and a part came off. It is let's say, crumbly. Not rock hard. There seems to be layers. My question is how should I store it.
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kyoti
has rocks in the head
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Post by kyoti on Sept 7, 2020 8:42:24 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 7, 2020 13:46:28 GMT -5
Just throwing the idea out there...what about applying a stabilizer to the rock? Perhaps a cyanoacrylate? I have no experience with doing this, but I've read about it being done...
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islander
off to a rocking start
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Post by islander on Sept 7, 2020 15:35:59 GMT -5
Use a conservator grade polyvinyl acetate
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kozman
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by kozman on Sept 9, 2020 18:33:09 GMT -5
Okay. Thanx fir the ideas. When sealed it would look good in a dome display.
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Post by stephan on Sept 9, 2020 18:35:15 GMT -5
Just throwing the idea out there...what about applying a stabilizer to the rock? Perhaps a cyanoacrylate? I have no experience with doing this, but I've read about it being done... Actually, for crumbly fossils, hairspray works quite well, is easy to apply, and it doesn't yellow like spray lacquers do. For cyanoacrylate, PaleoBond is made for that purpose (there are several varieties/viscosities), but it's messy, not cheap, and you need to let it cure outside (the amount you would need, would generate some pretty heavy duty fumes.
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Post by jasoninsd on Sept 9, 2020 21:19:21 GMT -5
Just throwing the idea out there...what about applying a stabilizer to the rock? Perhaps a cyanoacrylate? I have no experience with doing this, but I've read about it being done... Actually, for crumbly fossils, hairspray works quite well, is easy to apply, and it doesn't yellow like spray lacquers do. For cyanoacrylate, PaleoBond is made for that purpose (there are several varieties/viscosities), but it's messy, not cheap, and you need to let it cure outside (the amount you would need, would generate some pretty heavy duty fumes. I knew someone out there had the answers! Excellent information to know! Thanks for responding.
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kozman
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by kozman on Dec 15, 2020 9:52:54 GMT -5
Sorry u guys for the lack of a timely response. Especially after the great advice from the best responders. My lack of short memory keeps me switching to other events. I am going to try to get er done this week. Peace!
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Post by rmf on Dec 15, 2020 14:57:06 GMT -5
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 23, 2020 12:56:58 GMT -5
All very good advice!
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Post by rockhoundingwithkids on Jun 13, 2021 14:11:00 GMT -5
I imagine modge podge or a 1:1 mix of elmers and water would accomplish what you need and not break the bank. Have used both on shale fish fossils.
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