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poly is likely to have a yellowish cast.....most of the casting materials
are uber sensitive to moisture - you might contact these folks and see if
they have any ideas.....http://www.reynoldsam.com/index.php?cPath=1276 -
this is a 2 part silicone rubber that dries clear - they even have a
tutorial (sort of) on embedding a tarantula - note they indicate a
"dehydrated" spider....have worked occasionally with the folks at the
Dallas location and they have been more than helpful......anyway, the site
may give you some ideas as to material....

On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Don Dean <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Thanks for the great idea - I had never thought about it and wonder if
> I can use polyurethane as a preservative -
>
> I'm in the Amazon for two more weeks and I can get polyurethane and a
> probably some clear lacquer to make this happen before I leave.    All
> I can do now is admire the insects.  There are prepared cases of
> butterflies and beetles available for tourists in Iquitos, but some of
> them are protected and I'd have to get a permit before leaving.
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> Any thoughts are more than welcome.
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> > Having never imbedded insects in acrylic, my understanding from others
> who
> > have is that acrylic can be tricky b/c of air bubbles and shifting
> > specimens. It may also be costly on a small scale. I'm sure some of the
> > scientific supply houses can provide you with some,
> > but if you want specific insects or local insects that are preserved
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> > out this technique with hand sanitizer. We haven't tried this yet, but
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