[Rockhounds] Collection Dispositon

[Axel Emmermann]

Watch out for those acetone fumes in the closet!

I think most fossils are treated like that. They look a bit darker after
treatment, as if wet, don't they?

It's a great way to preserve very fragile non-fluorescent specimens like
vivianite.
Unfortunately the acrylic layer is a UV-blocker.

Cheers
Axel

 
 

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com
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> Namens Tim
> Verzonden: zondag 16 augustus 2009 3:19
> Aan: 'Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors'
> Onderwerp: RE: [Rockhounds] Collection Dispositon
> 
> I use a lot of topcoat (clear nail coating, not polish, dries much harder)
> on my fossil specimens (thinned 10:1 with acetone). I got my "stylist" to
> buy me a pint at the beauty supply shop, so I didn't have to come out of
the
> closet (yet, anyway) :)
> 
> Tim Fisher
> Ore-ROCK-On!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com
> [mailto:rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com] On Behalf Of Axel Emmermann
> Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:27 AM
> To: 'Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors'
> Subject: RE: [Rockhounds] Collection Dispositon
> 
> Hm... Rik.... as far as I know, cross-dressing and mineral collecting are
> not mutually exclusive.
> I would however refrain from using glow-in-the-dark lip-gloss if you
intend
> to collect fluorescent minerals...
> 
> It's a marvellous idea. I think I'll come out of the closet too next time
> I'm at the drugstore. LOL..... ROFLMAO
> 
> Axel
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> [mailto:rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com]
> > Namens Rik Dillen
> > Verzonden: zaterdag 15 augustus 2009 20:06
> > Aan: 'Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem
collectors'
> > Onderwerp: RE: [Rockhounds] Collection Dispositon
> >
> > I stick to... colorless shiny nail polish. I cover first a flat part of
> the
> > surface of the sample (at the "back-side", if any :>) of about 10 X 15
mm
> > (only for more or less porous surfaces). When dry I apply a label (8 X
12
> > mm), and I cover that label with a layer of the same nail polish. I have
> > done that for 30 years now, and not one single label seems to be
> > problematic. The system withstands also ultrasonic cleaning.
> > I only feel a bit silly when I have to enter a shop and buy a bottle of
> nail
> > polish :>))
> > Every time I see them thinking about what I'm going to do with it...
> >
> > Grts,
> >
> > Rik DILLEN
> > E-mail rik.dillen at skynet.be
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> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com
> > [mailto:rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com] On Behalf Of Earl R.
Verbeek
> > Sent: woensdag 12 augustus 2009 14:29
> > To: 'Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors'
> > Subject: RE: [Rockhounds] Collection Disposition
> >
> > Hi Axel (and list),
> >
> > Correction fluid is a handy substance to use for labeling specimens, but
> it
> > may not have the archival value one would hope for.  In time the painted
> > label will dry out, crack, and flake off.  I don't know what "in time"
> means
> > in years, and I don't know if some correction fluids are more stable
than
> > others, but I've been warned off using them.
> >
> > Labels without any protective covering are also susceptible to
percussion
> > and abrasion, which may render part of the label illegible.  For those
> > reasons I currently favor printing the numbers on acid-free archival
paper
> > and gluing the labels to the specimens with an archival-grade
transparent
> > glue.  The glue is flexible, so will not crack with diurnal temperature
> and
> > humidity variations, and since it's labeled "archival" I assume it is
> meant
> > to be permanent on the scale of several human lifetimes at least.  A
layer
> > of glue both over and under the label protects it from damage, and if
you
> > use a water-soluble glue the label can be repositioned if desired.
> Washing
> > the specimen is no problem if you simply place your finger on the label
> when
> > immersing it -- brief exposure to water doesn't remove the glue.
> >
> >             Cheers!    Earl
> >
> >
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