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Jamie,

For the small bird skulls is having them encased in a block of cast acrylic
an option?

You wouldn't be able to feel the skull but you can get a good look at it
from all sides and it would be very durable.

Mike


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On 3/11/10 1:55 PM, "Alonzo, Jamie" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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> Hi all,
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> We have a teen career ladder program wherein youth interpret our dioramas via
> interactive carts laden with specimens (hides, horns, etc...).  We just
> purchased several skull replicas from Bone Clones and are looking for the best
> way to handle displaying them that allows for visitors to interact with the
> objects while ensuring they last a little while.  I am particularly interested
> in finding a solution for several delicate bird skulls though we also have
> larger jaguar and bear skulls as well. We have the ability to produce cases
> and mounts though storage is also an issue (i.e. It would be great if, at the
> end of each day, everything could be quickly-ish and securely packed into
> bins).  Thanks in advance for any advice.
> 
> Everything best,
> 
> Jamie
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