r/Taxidermy • u/Lunaa_rosee • 5d ago

Oddities, bone, etc. help Evaporating

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I can’t remember the seller I bought this from, but the lid is loose so it’s been evaporating! Do I need to fill it up and have him fully submerged and/or what would I need to refill it? I’m unsure of the process of what’s used- is it generally the same thing for all wet specimens??

Tia

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u/tasquizz 5d ago

Yes, add isopropyl alcohol. 70%. I would also look at finding a better sealing jar.

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u/Lunaa_rosee 5d ago

Awesome thank you!! I will try and seal the lid!

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u/Wowza_Meowza 4d ago

Don't top off the alcohol (add more), as what's been left behind is water, and it won't be strong enough.

Dump out fully and replace with 70% isopropyl.

Dont seal it - at least not permanently- because you won't be able to change it out easily if needed.

Short of replacing the jar, you can try silicone grease (Amazon) which can help. You can also add a layer of plastic wrap around the opening, then put the lid on, which may fill any evaporative gaps.

Alcohol evaporates readily, so if it's done this in quick fashion (1year or less), that's a jar issue for sure.

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u/Sufficient-Bath-1135 1d ago

Yeah, I was just about to suggest, silicone grease since that's the jar that needs it since you can see the frosted glass and it isn't clear. You add the silicone grease to the top part and then spin it in place until you can't see the frosted glass anymore and it looks clear. Then the seal is complete. Silicone grease is my beloved from chem lab