I'm looking for newly made iron of any type for corrosion experiments. Obviously I do t want to pay a lot, and I'd rather not have to cut up pots and pans. Any ideas?
Dana L Pertermann, PhD
Anthropology/Geology
Western Wyoming Community College
On Dec 28, 2012, at 12:00 AM, HISTARCH automatic digest system <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> 1. Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)
> 2. From the MUA - 2 new posts: Underwater Corrosion and a Job Opening
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> Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:28:58 -0800
> From: Gwyn Alcock <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)
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> [sorry for the late reply]
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> I've purchased museum wax from Home Depot --- but then, I live in southern
> California.
> It was in an earthquake-safety-themed endcap with bookcase straps and plumber's
> tape (for securing water heaters).
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> However, museum wax can be purchased on-line from homedepot.com. Search on
> "museum wax".
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> Gwyn Alcock
> Riverside, California
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> From: Kate and Silas <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Mon, December 3, 2012 11:56:38 AM
> Subject: Re: Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)
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> You might try museum wax, also marketed as "quake" wax from a conservation
> supply house like Conservation Resources International.
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> Silas
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> From: "Benjamin Carter" < spondylus . princeps @ GMAIL .COM>
> To: HISTARCH @ ASU . EDU
> Sent: Monday, December 3, 2012 9:46:53 AM
> Subject: Question regarding artifact mounts (for ArqBall Spins)
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> Dear Histarchers ,
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> I am trying to create Arqball Spins (essentially a 360 degree image of
> an artifact). In order to do that, you place an object on a rotating
> stage (they sell one, but you can also use a lazy susan from an old
> cabinet). However, I have been having difficulty getting the object
> mounted. I need something that is unobstrusive and can be rotated. I
> would like to use a plasticine-like material that won't affect the
> artifact. I have done multiple searches, but I thought that those of you
> with more museum experience might be more knowledgeable about this. Any
> other suggestions for mounts would be greatly appreciated.
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> Cheers,
> Ben Carter
> Muhlenberg College
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> Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:51:06 -0800
> From: Kurt Knoerl <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: From the MUA - 2 new posts: Underwater Corrosion and a Job Opening
>
> Happy Holidays Folks!
>
> Everyone here at the MUA would like to thank you all for another great
> year. We had a nearly 300% increase in viewership over 2011 and 2013 looks
> promising as well as we get ready to expand our coverage of underwater
> archaeology and maritime history.
>
> To end the year we present two new posts. The first is on using an
> ultrasonic thickness gauge to measure underwater metal corrosion.
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> The second post advertises a job opening at Battleship Cove in
> southeastern Massachusetts.
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> You can view both posts by visiting the Underwater Blogger portion of the
> MUA here: http://muablog.wordpress.com/
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> Have a happy new year!
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> best,
>
> T. Kurt Knoerl Ph.D.
> Director
> The Museum of Underwater Archaeology
> http://www.themua.org
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