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I have some Cucullaea gigantea mud impressions with shell fragments still left. These fragments are extremely fragile. Is there anyway to store or preserve them to keep the shell pieces on? 

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you could use Paraloid to stabilize them, but keep in mind it has to be thinned in acetone, which is dangerous. A safer alternative is elmers mixed with water (though that may make them look shinier than normal.)

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I would avoid anything soluble in water. Paraloid in acetone is a good choice. Acetone is not dangerous as long as you follow the precautions stated on the container. 

 

 

Mark.

 

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1 hour ago, Mark Kmiecik said:

I would avoid anything soluble in water. Paraloid in acetone is a good choice. Acetone is not dangerous as long as you follow the precautions stated on the container. 

I agree.  Do not inhale the acetone and ventilate as best as you can.

 

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