Valap

From Protists

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When warmed up, this can be applied with a paint brush to the edges of a coverslip to allow the slide to last longer without drying down and killing all of the organisms too quickly! It is also a great hand moisturizer in the dry months!!!

Valap Recipe

1. Place 10g Vaseline + 10g Lanolin + 10g Paraffin in a beaker.
2. Heat on heater/hotplate until a liquid.
3. Mix well.
4. Cool, cover and store in cabinet/drawer when not in use.
5. Re-apply heat on heater/hotplate when needed again.