Methods for the Preparation of Palaeontological Models

Article (within a thematic volume) 22 Mon, 01/01/1979 - 12:00 Curration of Palaeontology Collections M. G. Bassett 225 268

CHASE, T.L. 1979. Methods for the Preparation of Palaeontological Models. IN BASSET, M.G. (ed.) Curration of Palaeontology Collections. Special Papers in Palaeontology, 22, 225-268.

Terry L. Chase

Direct sculpting methods for the preparation of palaeontological models are described using asbestos mache and papier mache, resin-laminated plastic foams, polyvinyl chloride modelling clay, and wax, together with various moulding and casting techniques using plaster, latex, neoprene, polysulphide rubber, silicone, polyvinyl chloride, beeswax, polyester, epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane.

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