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  • 1.  Empty metal tubes for adhesive; 30ml.

    Posted 01-11-2023 10:49
    Dear Colleagues in the US,
    Just wondering if anyone had a better source for these than Conservation Resources?
    Theirs are quite expensive ($18.00 for 10) and also out of stock.
    Thanks!
    Kathy

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    Kathy Hall
    Senior Conservator
    INSTAP Study Center for East Crete
    Crete
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  • 2.  RE: Empty metal tubes for adhesive; 30ml.

    Posted 01-12-2023 09:09
    Hi Kathy,

    Have you tried:
    Kremer Pigmente

    Blick

    When I've had trouble in the past finding them, searching for "aluminum squeeze tubes" or "aluminum paint tubes" and I can usually find a source.

    Good luck! Let us know what you find.

    Kate



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    Katherine Ridgway

    State Archaeological Conservator

    Division of State Archaeology | Virginia Department of Historic Resources

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    		katherine.ridgway@dhr.virginia.gov
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  • 3.  RE: Empty metal tubes for adhesive; 30ml.

    Posted 01-12-2023 11:53
    Thank you Katherines!
    And getting 100ml tubes and cutting them down a bit is a good idea that might work really well for the next big project.

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    Kathy Hall
    Senior Conservator
    INSTAP Study Center for East Crete
    Crete
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  • 4.  RE: Empty metal tubes for adhesive; 30ml.

    Posted 01-12-2023 15:42
    Hi Kathy,

    I don't have another source for the metal adhesive tubes, but in the field I've used small plastic bottles with a fine applicator tip which have worked well.  I purchased these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Darice-Applicator-Plastic-1-Ounce-1162-16/dp/B000PD0BNI?th=1

    I used it for resins that were around a 40-45% concentration. The tip was fine enough for easy and controlled application, but not too narrow that it was restrictive in terms of adhesive flow. 

    best,
    Vanessa


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    Vanessa Muros, PhD
    Archaeological Conservator & Director,
    Experimental and Archaeological Sciences Lab (EASL)
    Cotsen Institute, UCLA
    A419 Fowler Building
    Los Angeles, CA 90095-1510
    vmuros@ucla.edu

    The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), 'Ahiihirom (Elders) and 'Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.





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