Honestly, spent three whole days trying to get a single piece of Roman glass out of a trench in York

Tbh, it was this tiny, perfect blue shard stuck in really wet clay, and my trowel just kept slipping. Ngl, I finally got it with a dental pick after like 30 hours of careful work. Anyone know a better trick for super delicate finds in muck?

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vera_murphy17h ago

30 hours of careful work" is just blowing my mind. That's like a full work week for a tiny piece of glass. I would have lost my patience after the first day, for real. The focus that must take is just wild to me.

jessicac2817h ago

Break it into smaller chunks, like two-hour sessions with a timer. Put on a podcast or some music you don't have to think about. The trick is to stop before you get frustrated, even if you're in the middle of something.