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Post by servin on Dec 2, 2008 14:11:11 GMT
Does anyone have suggestions for preserving (permanently) Nepenthes traps? A deceased friend of mine used a mixture of glycerin and other substances to preserve plant parts as soft and pliable specimens, but the formula is lost to me. Are there any drying suggestions?
Regards,
Steve E.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Dec 2, 2008 16:37:06 GMT
Hi Steve,
All ICPS Members have access to all back issues of CPN, our official Newsletter, in which one issue does in fact contain an article written by a good friend, that explains in detail how to preserve Nepenthes. I don't know if you're a Member or not, but if you aren't.....JOIN!! ;D
Happy Growing,
Brian.
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Post by servin on Dec 2, 2008 17:37:32 GMT
Thank you Brian...I do have the electronic back issues. I recently joined.
Regards,
Steve E.
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Post by sarracenialover on Dec 22, 2008 10:12:04 GMT
I've seen a preserved pitcher before, but I do not know what substances were used. It was clear and crystal like.
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Post by stevestewart on Dec 22, 2008 13:42:22 GMT
All of these Nepenthes were dried in a freezer without any additional substances. Some have obviously been painted, while others keep their natural colors for quite some time. The article in CPN that Brian mentions goes into more detail.  Take care, Steven Stewart |
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Post by unstuckintime on Dec 24, 2008 1:56:58 GMT
Just a normal freezer? Really? Thats amazing.
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Post by stevestewart on Dec 24, 2008 12:20:44 GMT
Just a normal freezer? Really? Thats amazing. The truly amazing part is that I was married at the time! It is difficult to call a freezer "normal" when it is full of Nepenthes and Sarracenia pitchers ;D. Take care, Steven Stewart |
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Post by taz6122 on Dec 27, 2008 3:56:40 GMT
Try Hairspray...My Mother used Aqua Net hairspray to preserve many leaves and flowers. ;D
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Post by gemmateal on Jul 8, 2013 19:38:23 GMT
You could use epoxy resin and a mold.. its essentially a block of hard clear plastic with a pitcher in the middle when finished. May preserve colors better because there is no air to taint it over time.
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Post by coline on Jul 9, 2013 14:28:51 GMT
Do you know any comercial brands for that products? I have been trying to see if I could do some crafting with my plants and insects using that type of material.
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Post by gemmateal on Jul 9, 2013 18:55:51 GMT
I did a quick google search and there are suprisingly cheap resins out there. Itl come in two bottles always (mixing creates a reaction) and may say its for boats or counter tops but its all the same..brands are all similar just make sure its clear. If youve never done it make sure you mix very very equal parts and stir well. I once mixed unequal parts and the reaction somehow melted a plastic bucket. I want to try it too with neps!.too bad mine were shocked into dropping most pitchers recently. Soon though!
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