Final touches Priscacara

With all plates present, we can see the gradual transformation from exposed rough plate, to the uncovered plate, then the finished product.

The plate received some touch ups of paint here and there. Mostly the fins that were restored needed the most attention.After the touch up the fossil material was coated with a preservative, which gives a glossy appearance and seals the fossil fish. The finished product is worth the wait.  With a 50 -55 million year old fossil there should not be any haste or rush for completion.