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Diaphanization Kits

Discussion in 'Reptile Taxidermy' started by Kdeport, Feb 1, 2019.

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  1. Feb 1, 2019 #1
    Kdeport

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    When I first started looking into clearing and staining specimens I found sourcing all of the the required chemicals to be pretty frustrating and expensive. Some of them I could only find in bulk, making it hard to order just enough for the average joe that just wants to try it out on 2 or 3 specimens. If I were to put together kits containing all the required chemicals for small scale batches would anyone in this community be interested in something like that? I want to help out people that are interested that might be put off by the legwork and cost of buying everything individually. And it would solve my problem of having a huge over abundance for what I need for my personal projects.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2019 #2
    Ryan Suto

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    I might be interested
     

  5. May 6, 2019 #3
    Stephanie Frantz

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    I'd be interested! I really love the process & outcome, but I hate the up-front cost.

    If it was a kit for tiny [think baby-bird or fetuses] / small [small rodents might fit into this category] / medium [snakes] - this would be pretty awesome, and you could count me as a +1.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2019 #4
    YetisburgAddress

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    Just a heads up that Alcian Blue 8GX is a bit expensive compared to Alizarin Red S. I had read in a few research articles that there was a worldwide shortage (?)
    Honestly I am not sure why though.

    I do have years worth of extra stuff if you folks are prepared to understand the process an how to dispose of the chemicals properly afterwards. (I usually do like 4-6 specimens each batch, so this stuff will last forever)
     
  7. Dec 28, 2019 #5
    Jaegerbones

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    I would love possibly a larger amount as I wanted to do a batch of goldfish. Some people will do just the red bc the blue is crazy expensive
     
  8. Dec 30, 2019 #6
    YetisburgAddress

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    Ah, yes. Most folks only do the red because the blue is like ~$150 for 25g.
    I don't resell the specimens I prep, so it's more of a matter of understanding and appreciating the technique as a whole, rather than making a bit extra off shortcuts
    Here's a 1.5" cham I salvaged and stained the other day; he was so dried out and essentially an isopropyl mummy when I got him from the seller. He seems to be doing much better now, lol
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    Last edited: Dec 30, 2019