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| Epidermal Replicas: It is possible to make replicas of
the Epidermis with Nail Polish. This works well with a smooth epidermis like Agave or
Rhoeo but may not work well with highly pubescent leaves. Coat the surface with Nail Polish & let it dry. Place clear plastic wrapping tape over the nail polish and press it against the surface. Gently remove the tape. The nail polish should come off with the tape. Cut out the part of the tape that contains the nail polish. Place it on a microscope slide such that the sticky side of the tape faces UP. View at 4X and 10X. Experiment by adding clear oil to the exposed surface & adding a cover slip. This should improve the visibility of fine details. |
