New Members bradp Posted October 20, 2015 New Members Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice, tips, or Web links that would help me figure out what to do with this slab of Ordovician brachiopods. They are flaking a lot. I rinsed them with some water to get the dirt off.but I think I may have made it worse. I don't really collect fossils so I don't have a lot of background, although I am familiar with the basic kinds that are common here in Ohio. I'd like to keep this slab and I just don't want it to get in any worse condition if I can. Slab measures 2 feet by 2 feet. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggieCie Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Welcome to the Forum. Thats a great slab to get home, wish my back would let me get one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 if you got the dirt off, you can brush on a coat of 50/50 white glue and water and let it soak in. that will help stabilize the piece. "Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence"_ Carl Sagen No trees were killed in this posting......however, many innocent electrons were diverted from where they originally intended to go. " I think, therefore I collect fossils." _ Me "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."__S. Holmes "can't we all just get along?" Jack Nicholson from Mars Attacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 You might try an even thinner solution of white glue, to avoid any sort of gloss that might result from a thicker one. It doesn't take much to secure any loose bits that want to flake off. I use toilet paper to dab off any excess that pools or drips, as these will dry glossy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 NICE SLAB!!! The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) Wow, that was a concentrated bed! Hope you didn't have to lug it too far, my back is hurting just looking at it. Edited October 25, 2015 by caldigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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