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Tagged With: Prepping

Ultrasonic Fossil Cleaning

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Beverly

I just purchased an ultrasonic cleaning machine manufactured for cleaning jewelry, glasses, dentures, CDs, etc., but what a boon to cleaning small fossils! Which is what I bought it for. I bought it for $40, including shipping on ebay – brand new in the box. I have been experimenting with it for the last week, … Continue reading »

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My $50 Fossil Prep Area

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Beverly

Kicked Out of the Kitchen Sometime this spring I got kicked out of the kitchen where I had been washing my fossils and prepping them on the kitchen table. I’m not sure if it was the counters full of rock with no room to prepare dinner or the rock dust in his food that got … Continue reading »

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Excellent Prepping Brushes

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Beverly

  These metal and plastic detail brushes (Can also be gotten at a paint store as stripping brushes.) along with some old toothbrushes are the basics of prepping a fossil. Use toothbrushes on more delicate fossils! I recommend the stainless steel and the plastic. The brass seems to leave dirty marks on the rock. Start … Continue reading »

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Inexpensive Lighted Magnifying Visor

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Beverly

THIS is a Wonderful investment whether you are an adult or for your kids! $3.99, does not include the 4 AAA batteries, but this is a good deal for taking a closer look at your fossils and for prepping! The plastic visor is adjustable to almost any head size with velcro in the back. The … Continue reading »

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