For tabletops, countertops, tiles, or other applications where a smooth finish is desired, the honed method is used. The honing process is a wet sanding process achieved using an orbital polisher that sands the stone down to the fossil layer using abrasive bricks and pads. The fine detail is brought out using smaller hand tools and picks. The result is a smooth matte stone finish where the fossils are displayed in cross section flush with the surface of the stone.
