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GS# 213 Sealant - The sealant is designed and used for vacuum bagging, enabling the conservators to seal any size and shape of artifact into a film bag and pull a vacuum on it.  This process will be also used when the fiberglass support frames are made for the reconstruction of the Belle.

Tools - A good selection of tools is a necessity in any conservation laboratory, where one is constantly fabricating or modifying something! A variety of measuring and cutting.tools were donated to CRL, to help with ongoing work.

RTV-112 Self-leveling Silicon Sealant - This silicone is ideal for making a 'peel' to record makers' marks, initials, and other small surface details found on artifacts. The silicone is easy to apply and does not deteriorate over time. 

X-ray Machine - Encrusted artifacts are often difficult to accurately identify. Before conservation can begin, it is necessary for the conservator to identify the type of artifact, its composition, and its precise location within the confines of the encrustation. The most efficient method of determining this information is through the use of X rays. The medical X-ray machine has been put together specifically for the needs of the conservation lab by Mervin "Bo" Bogard.