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<blockquote data-quote="CatDaddy" data-source="post: 111709" data-attributes="member: 755">&quot;And the crowd became restless....&quot;Yes, I contacted the archaeologist with pics and measurements.&nbsp; So far all I've gotten back is how to dry and preserve.&nbsp; They must still be in awe over the pics <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Not sure how long, or what else they need, to identify it.&nbsp; I will keep this going though so you can hear the end of the story.- - - Updated - - -Here is how they told me to preserve it - apparently they believe it to be antler, not petrified log:Once the specimen has dried--under conditions of even temperature and low humidity there are preservatives that can be applied.&nbsp;One that I've used on antler is equal parts water and Elmer's glue that can be applied with a soft brush that can be liberally applied to the antler surfaces--it dries clear but may give it a slight sheen, but should aid in stopping further cracking as long as the specimen remains under moderate temperature and low humidity and is dry.&nbsp; It also may helped on some of the spongy interior surfaces that have been exposed.&nbsp;Clint may other preservative product suggestions as well.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="CatDaddy, post: 111709, member: 755"] "And the crowd became restless...." Yes, I contacted the archaeologist with pics and measurements. So far all I've gotten back is how to dry and preserve. They must still be in awe over the pics ;) Not sure how long, or what else they need, to identify it. I will keep this going though so you can hear the end of the story. [COLOR="silver"][SIZE=1]- - - Updated - - -[/SIZE][/COLOR] Here is how they told me to preserve it - apparently they believe it to be antler, not petrified log: Once the specimen has dried--under conditions of even temperature and low humidity there are preservatives that can be applied. One that I've used on antler is equal parts water and Elmer's glue that can be applied with a soft brush that can be liberally applied to the antler surfaces--it dries clear but may give it a slight sheen, but should aid in stopping further cracking as long as the specimen remains under moderate temperature and low humidity and is dry. It also may helped on some of the spongy interior surfaces that have been exposed. Clint may other preservative product suggestions as well. [/QUOTE]

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