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Hi Conchlers
I use small watchmakers cases (metal with a glass top) for small shells. They
are available for a very reasonable price at Lee Valley Tools. They come in
various sizes.
By the way, is Byne's Disease more of a problem for those people who live in
humid environments?
Kathryn Goguen wrote:
> Wondering if ordinary ziplock bags are acid free - hobby stores sell various
> small sizes. And some dealers use them when you buy the shells.
>
> How about plastic shoe boxes - are they acid free?
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> Or - hardware stores sell those 'parts' steel cabinets with (60) little
> plastic drawers. Compact and neat.
> Kay
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Conchologists of America List [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Pat Draeger
> Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 12:54 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Specimen Storage
>
> Dear Flashcove,
>
> If you do want to store your shells in those little boxes, make them
> yourself! Its really cheap. Just get some 3x5 and 4x6 notecards. Then,
> with a cutting razor, kind of perforate the card by not cutting completely
> through 1/4 inch away from the edge. Fold the edges up and tape them
> together, and you'll have a perfect and inexpensive box for your shells.
> You
> can cut the notecards into different sizes for different sizes of shells.
> Although it takes time to make the boxes, its probably a lot better than
> having your shells break in your cabinet.
>
> Hope it helps,
> Patrick
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