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Anchorseal Timber Sealant -This is one of the best wet wood sealants available to the conservator. The wax emulsion dries clear and does not discolor the wood in any way.

Polyvinyl Acetate (AYAF) - PVA is an extremely versatile polymer, which is used to consolidate organic material (bone, antler, shell, textiles, etc.) and glass artifacts recovered from archaeological sites. Higher viscosity PVAs can be used to glue artifact pieces together.

18-in. diameter PVC pipe - The PVC pipe donated by the Uponor ETI Company, facilitated by the distributor Wagner Associates, will be used as a container to chemically treat the two bronze cannon found on the Belle wreck, following electrolytic reduction.

Tim-bor (Borate powder) - The chemical is used to treat bacteria and wood-destroying organisms. The artifacts can easily be treated by being dipped in a Tim-bor solution, or by applying a surface coating to the artifact.

Bronze Powder - Bronze powder is used in the final stages of artifact casting/reproduction. The surface of the white casting resin is colored with a variety of bronze powders to accurately reflect the artifact's original color.

Hydrocal & Hydrostone Gypsum Cement - These plasters are used in the lab to make molds of partial artifacts so that replicas can be accurately cast. The plaster is also used as a mother mold to not only support a silicone mold of an artifact but to make casts of fine details of diagnostic features of artifacts from silicone and latex peels.