Encapsulation of insects for preservation and dispaly

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natureboy - 15 Jun 2004 23:04 GMT

I would like to preserve some various insects in a clear
encapsulation. What could I use form a generic hardware store?

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Edward Hennessey - 16 Jun 2004 00:40 GMT

> I would like to preserve some various insects in a clear
> encapsulation. What could I use form a generic hardware store?

Clear polyester resin with UV-resistant additives to deal with solar
exposure would
be a standard choice. Mix the catalyzed resin, paint it on the
specimen to avoid
trapped air bubbles and then immerse the insect in catalyzed resin
poured into a
suitable geometric form. Before pouring the catalyzed resin in the
form, you would
want to either use agitation or vacuum to remove air bubbles from the
resin.

Regards,

Edward Hennessey

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Natural Science Forum / Biology / Paleontology / June 2004

Encapsulation of insects for preservation and dispaly