[meteorite-list] Don't use putty!
From: Bob Loeffler <bobl_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:20:28 -0700 Message-ID: <20100205042030.3E12B10537_at_mailwash5.pair.com> I've never used Mineral Tack with meteorites, but it is very safe (chemically) for all mineral specimens that I've used it on. I've never seen any staining or noticeable chemical changes in my specimens. It is not supposed to have any oils in it, but maybe there are a few different brands and some are better than others. I got mine from David Shannon Minerals in Mesa, Arizona (I think). David passed away a couple years ago, but his wife and family were still in business a year ago. Not sure about now. Regards, Bob -----Original Message----- From: meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Richard Kowalski Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2010 8:33 AM To: meteorite-list; Erik Fisler Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Don't use putty! I'm sure this will be a touchy subject, just as it is in the greater mineral collector and curator field, but "Mineral Tack" is widely suggested. White apparently isn't widely available any longer but blue should be available in office supply stores. Here is one retailer selling what I am talking about. http://tinyurl.com/yl6yo8c Use it sparingly as a small ball behind the specimen, or on either end of a small stick (toothpick) to support the specimen . Alternatively if you don't want to have anything "tacky" touching your specimens, use some crumpled up some Aluminium foil to support the specimen. I'm assuming this is just for something like photography, so make sure whatever you use is not visible from the camera. If you are talking long term display, an acrylic or metal stand is preferred. -- Richard Kowalski Full Moon Photography IMCA #1081 --- On Thu, 2/4/10, Erik Fisler <erikfwebb at msn.com> wrote: > From: Erik Fisler <erikfwebb at msn.com> > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Don't use putty! > To: "meteorite-list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> > Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 6:56 AM > > What should I use to prop up stones? > > [Erik] ______________________________________________ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2664 - Release Date: 02/04/10 00:35:00Received on Thu 04 Feb 2010 11:20:28 PM PST |
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