Subject: Adhesive for damaged insects
I am currently working as earthquake project conservator for objects damaged in the Christchurch earthquakes. Among the objects to be repaired are a number of insects whose broken wings, antenna, etc need to be reattached. I am told that repairs of this kind have been done by volunteers in the past using superglue. I am researching to find a more suitable adhesive for this, i.e., one that can be applied in small amounts and that dries quickly, but that also has some conservation qualities, i.e., reversibility and good aging properties, etc. Does anybody have suggestions? Carla Pike Earthquake Recovery Project Conservator Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch 8013 New Zealand +64 3 366 5000 Direct Dial 64 3 366 9429 extn 893 Fax: +64 3 366 5622 *** Conservation DistList Instance 25:28 Distributed: Sunday, December 11, 2011 Message Id: cdl-25-28-027 ***Received on Wednesday, 7 December, 2011