embedded specimens
- Kathryn
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embedded specimens
After such a fantastic workshop at last years St Mary's conference, I was asked to try embedding a seadragon which a student found on the beach while on an excursion. After much experimenting with smaller specimens, I finally got the courage to try the sea horse. First attempt was a disaster as I had not reduced the catalyst proportion and the resin cracked. I patiently chiped him out and started again this time being very cautious. I'm very proud of the results and everyone comments on them when they come into the prep room. Very difficult to take photos of and marks in the resin seem to show up more than they do in real life. - Anyway here's a couple of pictures so I can show off my work!
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- Lis
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Re: embedded specimens
Hi Kathryn
I have a seadragon here I didnt know what to do with, great idea, thanks
cheers
Lisa
I have a seadragon here I didnt know what to do with, great idea, thanks
cheers
Lisa
- matchstick
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Re: embedded specimens
you did a great job.Unfortunatly I didnt get to that workshop and was hoping it would be on this year.....boo hoo its not.Is it possible to PM me with the recipie so I could try?
- Labbie
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Re: embedded specimens
Well done, perhaps you can set up orders. You know one ant, or one sea horse. They do look very very good. clever you.
Regards Labbie
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Re: embedded specimens
WOW!! Kathryn, they look fantastic!! I don't know what marks you are worried about. I don't see any! Well done
Hey Noona, maybe that's one workshop to run again next year?
Hey Noona, maybe that's one workshop to run again next year?
Re: embedded specimens
They look Fantastic!!!!!!
I would love to know how to do that.
Can you send or post instructions on how to do that? Pretty please?
I would love to try it with some of our deceased stick insects!
I would love to know how to do that.
Can you send or post instructions on how to do that? Pretty please?
I would love to try it with some of our deceased stick insects!
Tigger
- noona
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Re: embedded specimens
Hi All
It is a workshop this year on Thursday but sorry it is full up
After the conference when all is back to a normal.
I will post anyone the booklet.
Well done Kathryn
Noona
It is a workshop this year on Thursday but sorry it is full up
After the conference when all is back to a normal.
I will post anyone the booklet.
Well done Kathryn
Noona
- sampjm
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Re: embedded specimens
Wow you have done such a great job . Could the instructions be posted as I would like to try with some things I have here.
- noona
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Re: embedded specimens
If you are coming to the conference this year and would like a booklet let me know so I can copy extra's
Noona
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Greystanes High School
Beresford Rd
Greystanes 2145
8868 9113
ROSALIE.CASSAR@det.nsw.edu.au
Lab Manager
Greystanes High School
Beresford Rd
Greystanes 2145
8868 9113
ROSALIE.CASSAR@det.nsw.edu.au
- sampjm
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Re: embedded specimens
Yes please I would really apprecate a booklet.
Re: embedded specimens
I am unable to make the conference so a copy of the booklet that I can download and print out would be fantastic. Thanks Noona.
Tigger
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Re: embedded specimens
yes please I too would love a copy to add to the wonderful resources I am finding through this site to help me on my learning curve in science
annett
annett
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- Lis
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Re: embedded specimens
Hi Noona
I am going to the conference on the Friday, I would love to have a copy too, pretty please
Lisa
I am going to the conference on the Friday, I would love to have a copy too, pretty please
Lisa
Re: embedded specimens
Hi,
I'm not going to the conference but would also love the instructions.
Thanks
-Sharon
I'm not going to the conference but would also love the instructions.
Thanks
-Sharon
- noona
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Re: embedded specimens
Tigger
After the conference I will post a copy to you just send me an email
with you address and aynone else who would like a copy
After the conference I will post a copy to you just send me an email
with you address and aynone else who would like a copy
Noona
Lab Manager
Greystanes High School
Beresford Rd
Greystanes 2145
8868 9113
ROSALIE.CASSAR@det.nsw.edu.au
Lab Manager
Greystanes High School
Beresford Rd
Greystanes 2145
8868 9113
ROSALIE.CASSAR@det.nsw.edu.au
Re: embedded specimens
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.. i would like to know how to do that!
- noona
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Re: embedded specimens
Come and see me and I will give you one
Noona
Noona
- Kathryn
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Re: embedded specimens
Thanks for your kind comments - they are lovely aren't they
Definately speak to Rosalie if you are wanting more info on how to do it, she is the pro, I'm an amateur. The little ones were easier than I expected, the seahorse was more chanllanging. Buffing them up so they look nice takes a lot of time and arm power!
Kathryn
Definately speak to Rosalie if you are wanting more info on how to do it, she is the pro, I'm an amateur. The little ones were easier than I expected, the seahorse was more chanllanging. Buffing them up so they look nice takes a lot of time and arm power!
Kathryn