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  • 1.  Plastic microscope slides

    Posted 03-10-2017 10:53 AM
    Edited by Kathleen McNeece 03-10-2017 10:55 AM
    Greetings all!

    There has been a discussion about changing our Wentzscope slides from glass to plastic. I've been unable to find quality prepared plastic microscope slides and having looked into it I think I understand why.  (Thank you to Carolina Biological's custom slide folks for taking the time to discuss the issue with me!)  We can make laminated whole mounts of a variety of items, but as far as sections or thin botanicals it looks like we're out of luck.

    As a last hope I'm throwing it out to the forum.  Does anyone have any sources for quality prepared plastic slides, or a simple preparation method that would be suitable for a visitor-operated Wentzscope?

    (Edited to add: We've been given this set, but they're not great.)
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01633H2F8/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_2_w

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    Kathleen McNeece
    Cleveland Museum of Natural History
    Cleveland OH
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