Difference Mineral Oil Can Make Part 2

[antmike915]

More pictures of before and after....

 

[antmike915]

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[joshuaream]

First one I like the natural dry patina. The second one is the kind of point that needs a little oil.

 

[antmike915]

First one I like the natural dry patina. The second one is the kind of point that needs a little oil.

I like the 2nd one oiled better myself because it hides the ding near the tip caused by my shovel (If you're talking about the 2nd one in the 1st group of pictures).

 

[joshuaream]

Ooow, and that third one was made for oil. I have no doubt it was that pretty when originally made, it might as well look as good now!

 

[dognose]

The oil make a big difference on the look. Almost like a completely different point and material.
They look very nice.

 

[newnan man]

Those are awesome points with or without oil.

 

[antmike915]

Ooow, and that third one was made for oil. I have no doubt it was that pretty when originally made, it might as well look as good now!

I'll probably soak them all again one of these days.

 

[antmike915]

Those are awesome points with or without oil.

Agree Newnan, The Kirk and the Newnan especially with the oil. I like the Hardee a little better without it but I think it still looks great soaked.

 

[antmike915]

The oil make a big difference on the look. Almost like a completely different point and material.
They look very nice.

That's true dog, these are definitely the exception of looking better soaked (especially the Kirk and Newnan). Believe it or not but sometimes they look worse soaked. I've had some white ones turn to dirty gray, it's strange.

 

[kentucky Quinn]

Is there anything to help the look of a point found that was most likely fire pit cooked ? Found small point a while back and it’s like it has skim layer of concrete-like substance covering most of the point. It was found outside of cave in bank where it definitely was exposed to much more Mother Nature and the elements than most of what I find. Most of the stuff I find is inside caves protected from the elements. Thanks.




Last two examples show the piece I’m asking about. Thanks in advance

 

[antmike915]

Is there anything to help the look of a point found that was most likely fire pit cooked ? Found small point a while back and it’s like it has skim layer of concrete-like substance covering most of the point. It was found outside of cave in bank where it definitely was exposed to much more Mother Nature and the elements than most of what I find. Most of the stuff I find is inside caves protected from the elements. Thanks.View attachment 1872111
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Maybe mineral oil will bring the color out more on it, it's worth a try.

 

[MosesOfTheSouth]

Is there anything to help the look of a point found that was most likely fire pit cooked ? Found small point a while back and it’s like it has skim layer of concrete-like substance covering most of the point. It was found outside of cave in bank where it definitely was exposed to much more Mother Nature and the elements than most of what I find. Most of the stuff I find is inside caves protected from the elements. Thanks.View attachment 1872111
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muriatic acid will remove that concretion. you can get it at the hardware store. do it outside, use chemical resistant gloves, don't breathe in the fumes, and wash thoroughly after the treatment before handling. it's not stuff to play around with but will totally clean that point.

 

[antmike915]

muriatic acid will remove that concretion. you can get it at the hardware store. do it outside, use chemical resistant gloves, don't breathe in the fumes, and wash thoroughly after the treatment before handling. it's not stuff to play around with but will totally clean that point.

Never thought of that Moses, it won't damage the point right? and how long should it soak?

 

[MosesOfTheSouth]

no it won't damage the point. just use a very small amount. the soaking time should be measured in seconds.

 

[antmike915]

no it won't damage the point. just use a very small amount. the soaking time should be measured in seconds.

Copy that

 

[kentucky Quinn]

Thank you,I am going to pick some up this week and will put up pics once I’ve tried this method.

 

[antmike915]

Thank you,I am going to pick some up this week and will put up pics once I’ve tried this method.

Looking forward to seeing them.

 

[CodyPratt]

I soaked a few chert core tools/preforms and figured I would add them to the examples. They look much better now, and the knapping/flaking is much easier to see after soaking (For me. I didn't angle the photos to display the conchoidal fractures or anything.).

 

[antmike915]

I soaked a few chert core tools/preforms and figured I would add them to the examples. They look much better now, and the knapping/flaking is much easier to see after soaking (For me. I didn't angle the photos to display the conchoidal fractures or anything.).

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They look good Cody, thanks for sharing.