7483
Accession Number
9359
Title Of Article Chaper
Precision casting of small fossils: an update
Title Of Journal Book
Curator
Volume
24
Issue
3
Pages
157-180
Collation
12 photos., annotated bibliog.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The casting technique is explained step-by-step: preparation of the specimen, preparation of the clay cup, pouring the rubber mold, pouring the epoxy, eventual variations. The available equipment is also reviewed: tools and machinery, material (silicone rubbers, epoxy, clay). Safety rules are added.
Keywords
Specimen, natural history; Rubber, latex impression; Reproduction, casting moulding; Silicone, rubber casting moulding; Hazard, accident work; Hazard, poison toxicity; Synthetic-resin, hazard toxicity; Solvent, hazard fire; Specimen, natural history moulding ICCROM -- ICCROM
pub_id
7483