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Make a note of where and when the fossil was found before you remove it from its original location.
Keep a log on all your fossil finds. This will help you return to the location or research more information on a particular fossil.
Remove the fossil from the site, wrap it in burlap or paper towels, and pack it in a box for transporting.
Clean the fossil with a soft brush. Fossils from the sea such as shells or sharks' teeth should be soaked in a weak solution of bleach water to remove the salt. See "eHow to Clean Shells" under Related eHows. Fossils made of clay should only be cleaned with a soft cloth or brush. Fossils made of iron pyrites need to be brushed clean and varnished, as they will decompose if left in the air.
Mend a fossil that has a small crack or weak corner with clear glue. The points on sharks' teeth can be fragile, but a couple of coats of glue will strengthen a tooth.
Store cleaned fossils in a case with separate compartments. Use a plastic fish lure box or an embroidery thread box.
Label the compartment with a felt marker - write down the name of the fossil and its log number. Remove only one fossil at a time from its compartment to prevent mix-ups.