I have started to work various kinds of bone with the intention of
producing replica artefacts from the Saxon, Viking and Early Medieval.
However, after trying to degrease various bones, I was wondering if it is
actually authentic to have them degreased or if they were simply cleaned of
flesh etc before being worked. Any help with wether or not there is
evidence for degreasing of bones prior to working, and if so what
techniques were used would be most helpful.
Thanks,
David Constantine
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