Fossil Preparation - 8” Microderoceras ammonite from Lyme Regis, Dorset

This is a timelapse video of the preparation of a large Microderoceras birchi ammonite from the famous fossil hunting location, Lyme Regis, Dorset. This dates back to the Lower Lias of the Jurassic, 200 million years ago. During this video, I use various preparation equipment including: Pneumatic Air Pens: ZoicPalaeotech T-Rex Air Scribe ZoicPalaeotech Bronto Air Scribe (for bulk matrix removal) Air Abrasion Unit: ZoicPalaeotech Custom Large Capacity Iron Powder Unit Medium: Soft Iron Powder Consolidants & Stabiliisers: Paraloid B-72 (5% & 10%) Cyanoacrylate Finishing Polish: Akemi Polishing Fluid Dremel with polishing head