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<DIV>The main points to avoid in order to make any practical bone working easier
is to never roast the bone and don’t bleach it as both of these will weaken the
bone and can cause it to splinter and be unusable. </DIV>
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<DIV>To prepare a fresh scapula (I would assume it is from a butchers or similar
and has had the majority of the flesh cut away), remove any remaining larger
deposits of flesh and trim off as much fatty tissue, cartilage etc as possible.
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<DIV>Once the bone has been cleaned of as much soft tissue as possible, boil it
until the remaining tissue shrivels and pulls from the bone. At this point
remove the bone from the water and allow it to cool (do not cool it with cold
water as this can shatter or crack the bone). After it has cooled, the
shrivelled tissue should easily pull off the bone, leaving it clean and ready to
work. It is important to not allow the bone to boil for too long, as boiling can
also adversely affect the workability of the bone.</DIV>
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<DIV>David Constantine</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=choyke@ceu.hu
href="mailto:choyke@ceu.hu">Alice Choyke</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Monday, September 10, 2012 11:12 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=bonetools@listserv.niif.hu
href="mailto:bonetools@listserv.niif.hu">Mailing list for archaeologists of the
research group for the study ofobject and waste of bone,antler. ivory and
horn.</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Bonetools] preparation of bone for
experiments</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV>This letter was sent to the ZOOARCH mailing list but I am re-circulating it
here as there are many experimental experts out there. Please respond to BOTH
Sylvia and to the maillist so we may all learn.</DIV>
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<DIV>Alice</DIV>
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<DIV><BR><A
href="mailto:Sylvia.Warman@english-heritage.org.uk">Sylvia.Warman@english-heritage.org.uk</A>
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<DIV>11:33 AM (36 minutes ago)</DIV>
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<DIV>to ZOOARCH </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">Hello
everyone.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">A friend is about to
embark on a bit of experimental archaeology - to make a comb from a cattle
scapula (fresh). They asked what method of preparation would be
best.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">I am familiar with what
would make a good reference specimen, but wonder if different treatments at an
early stage will make it easier to work?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">Any
ideas/suggestions?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)"></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">Many Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><BR><FONT style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,102)">Sylvia</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Dr Sylvia Warman | Science Advisor, London</DIV>
<DIV>Direct Line: 0207 973 3733</DIV>
<DIV>Mobile Phone: 07881805347</DIV>
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