[Nhcoll-l] Blu-tak on specimens

Tue Apr 20 09:25:27 EDT 2021

Hi,

One question, is the blu-tak use for preparing the specimens or for store them?

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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Dirk Neumann
Sent: 20 April 2021 13:33
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Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Blu-tak on specimens

Hi Melissa,

just to chip-in to what Paul said: archaeozoolgy colleagues use small boxes and contrasting sand for the positioning of fragile bones and artefacts; works in the lab and in the field.

With best wishes
Dirk

Am 20.04.2021 um 14:10 schrieb Callomon,Paul:
Hi Melissa,

Contrary to its makers' assertions, Blu-tak bleeds oil and stains anything it touches. The same is true of modeling clay, plasticine, putty and anything that remains pliable in air.
We worked on this problem for some while and concluded that the only method for holding specimens that won't leave a residue is a scaleable mechanical holder. You can read about the one we came up with here:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347950720_A_simple_system_for_holding_mollusk_shells_and_other_small_objects_for_photography
We also use black sand or felt bags full of lead shot to prop larger things up in the desired position. Both work well.

Paul Callomon
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From: Nhcoll-l <nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu><mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu> On Behalf Of Melissa Holt
Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 7:57 PM
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Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Blu-tak on specimens

External.
Hi all,
I was looking for some advice on alternatives for blu-tak when used on natural science specimens. I know there is no perfect solution but the scientists at our museum continue to use it and I am hoping there is something better. They use it a lot in housing to keep a specimen in place or during microscopy. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Melissa.

Melissa Holt

Conservator | Collection Care and Conservation

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