Save a Snowflake for Decades

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Create a lasting cast of nature´s perfect crystals with a drop of chilled superglue

By Theodore Gray Posted 02.27.2006 at 3:00 am 0 Comments

by Theodore Gray: Photo by Theodore Gray

Preserving a Snowflake in Superglue

Cost: $10
Time: 10 minutes
Easy | | | | | Hard

How It Works

Set microscope slides, coverslips and superglue outside when it's snowing

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