2io How To Make Fish Mounts 



2. Synthetic Casting Material 

 Hysol 



ERL 2795-4 parts 

 ERL 2793-1 part 

 Whiting— 2 cups 

 Asbestos— M to 1 cup 



3. Formalin Odor Dispenser 

 1260 grams sodium bisulfite 

 840 grams sodium sulfite 



5 gallons tap water 



Dunk Formalin specimens in this solution for a few minutes. 

 ( There are 454 grams in a pound. ) 



4. Wax— For Brushing into Molds 

 "Parawax" or paraffin— 5 ounces 

 Rosin (colophony)— 8 ounces 

 Carnauba wax— 1 ounce 



5. Wax— For Pouring into Molds 

 "Parawax" or paraffin— 8 ounces 

 Carnauba wax— 2 ounces 

 Rosin— 2 ounces 



Turpentine or benzine— 1/2 drams 



6. Separator in Casting 

 Vaseline— M 



Beeswax or petroleum wax— % 



Shave wax into a jar of kerosene; let stay overnight; add the 

 Vaseline. Should be consistency of cold cream. Strain through 

 cheesecloth if necessary. When the shellac in the mold has 

 dried, apply the separator with your fingers. Rub it into every 

 detail. The separator will spread smoothly with the warmth 

 of your hand. Be sure to work it in well, and do not apply an 

 excessive amount— wipe away until a thin but effective coat 

 covers every bit of area. 



