How I acid prep fossils using vinegar (acetic acid) and a bunch of time

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2 жыл бұрын

I've had quite a few questions about how I do the acid prepping of my fossils using vinegar so I decided to show a video showing my process. Remember, what works for me might not work for you! Please don't acid prep any important fossils and use all the PPE that you can! I forgot to mention that I always wear glasses as well, you don't want vinegar in your eyes!
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@MamlamboFossils 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 40+ other videos on patreon if you run out of things to watch:

@Kirsten._._ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the process, that’s so interesting. Also helps people understand just how long these preps take!

@sandmaker 2 жыл бұрын

Really great tips. The results speak for themselves. I do use acid for a very short time on shells. It really brings out the color. 1/2 a minute at a time in muratic. I don't know how long in dilute acetic. Keep your goodness coming. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

@apocalypticmoth6040 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I’m from Wisconsin in the states. I have a lot of good results working with Paleozoic tabulate corals and vinegar. You can get rid of a lot of matrix using that. It works best with agatized corals, of course. I’ve got some chain coral dissolving at the moment and it’s turning out great!

@onefortheages5983 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! These educational vids can make all the difference for someone in need of experience. Well paced and good points. The specimen needing to be free of even the smallest of gaps of applied b-72 was particularly good to know.

@lindalewis5066 Жыл бұрын

I miss your videos. I haven't had WiFi for over 2 months. Now I need to binge watch. 😕 This one was really interesting. From hunting to completion you must spend more hours than I thought on the finds. Your skills are admirable. 👍❤️

@berhart1865 Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to do this since I was a kid. I just didn't know it until now. It is amazing to hold something in your hand that was alive millions of years ago. I do believe I have just found a new hobby. Thanks man!

@lancelessard2491 2 жыл бұрын

I like to watch these videos because I don't have fossils nearby because this area was heavily glaciated during the last glacial maximum and all the rocks around here were ground into gravel and sand. Thanks for posting!

@impunitythebagpuss 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice....interesting to see your techniques...for your local rocks! Takes almost as long to prep as it does to fossilize! Patience is a virtue for sure!

@GrandTreasureBay 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Unfortunately most of the fossils in my area are coral, brachiopod and similar. Just today I may have found a trilobite fossil!! I'll have to look into prepping it now haha. Also, love the outro theme. It's still 🔥🔥🔥

@mcmenace4847 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Great info.

@josephcormier5974 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent you have answered questions that I didn't know thank you five stars my friend

@ofelsewhere13 2 жыл бұрын

A new video?! I don't wanna go to bed anyway! :D

@kieranmccullough7385 2 жыл бұрын

Learnt the hard way not to acid prep a crab fossil lol, ended up removing all the colour from the carapace 😅

@gaylescovel7308 2 жыл бұрын

Well that was onteresting as heck! Im going to rewatch. Lots of times i have watched you n wondered or rather wished there was a way to dissolve the rock, lol.