Anyone have insect pins?

I figured I'd ask here and see if I could work out a trade, before I start looking around for these online. I have a few things I can trade, depending on the offer. Extra entomology paraphernalia would also be considered!

Thanks!

I believe Joossa dabbles in insect pinning. He might be interested.

Jason

I've got a bunch of sterile 50ml bottles w/ stoppers if you need to get some arachnids.

DrWurm said:

I believe Joossa dabbles in insect pinning. He might be interested.

Jason

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Hehe... I only use ordinary materials for my insect pinning and spreading... foam padding, corrugated cardboard, shoe boxes, etc. I use ordinary silk pins from the hobby/art section at Target. I find that those work well. No professional materials for me...


Jimmy, there's lots of sites out there that have pro materials. Good luck finding what you need!

joossa said:

Hehe... I only use ordinary materials for my insect pinning and spreading... foam padding, corrugated cardboard, shoe boxes, etc. I use ordinary silk pins from the hobby/art section at Target. I find that those work well. No professional materials for me...


Jimmy, there's lots of sites out there that have pro materials. Good luck finding what you need!

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Lol. That's what I've been doing, until I got told that it's all wrong. I want my collection to look as professional as possible for the local fair later this summer... and I figure I'd better start doing things correctly right now.

I'll leave this open for a little while anyways... I know I have a nice, healthy N. Lady Pauline (double growth-point, ~4-5 inch leafspan) that is just screaming to be traded away.