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Mounting & Curation: Building a Reference Collection - 4

Suffolk
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Mounting & Curation: Building a Reference Collection - 4

Mounting & Curation: Building a Reference Collection

Level: Early–Mid Intermediate
Duration: 3 Days
Group Size: 6 

£395.00 p/seat

There are currently no dates scheduled for this event. Please telephone 01473 - 375 026 for available dates for this event.

This course introduces professional specimen preparation standards. Students learn mounting techniques suitable for building a personal or study reference collection.

Pinning & Mounting

  • Direct pinning (larger Coleoptera, Orthoptera, etc.)
  • Card-point mounting
  • Double mounting techniques
  • Micro-pinning basics
  • Relaxing dried specimens
  • Correct pin placement standards


Coleoptera Setting (Demonstration)

  • Using setting boards
  • Wing positioning principles
  • Drying protocol


Labelling & Data Integrity

  • Standard label formatting
  • Locality precision
  • Collector data
  • Habitat notes
  • Storage box organisation
  • Integrated pest management (IPM basics)


Curation Principles

  • Cabinet storage
  • Pest prevention
  • Environmental control
  • Ethical considerations
  • Legal awareness
Important Information
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Location

Launch location

Suffolk

Equipment

All pins, boards, card points & tools provided.

Parking

On site

Additional Notes

What Students Must Bring

  • Fine forceps
  • Notebook
  • Hand lens (recommend 10x)
  • Your own preserved specimens (optional)
  • Reading glasses, if necessary
  • Packed lunch & drinks


Tea, coffee & biscuits are available throughout the day.