FR2582584A1

FR2582584A1 - Method for leaving the natural condition and colours of encased insects intact

Info

Publication number: FR2582584A1
Application number: FR8508392A
Authority: FR
Original assignee: GERDELAT A
Current assignee: GERDELAT A
Priority date: 1985-06-04
Filing date: 1985-06-04
Publication date: 1986-12-05
Also published as: FR2582584B1

Abstract

Method whereby it is possible to leave intact the condition and colours of butterflies placed in a case whilst retaining a refractive index in the resin similar or identical to that of air. It consists in depositing a first layer of resin 1 to which is fixed the butterfly 2 protected by a transparent container 3 containing a gas 4, a mixture of gases 4 or under vacuum 4, the whole being protected by a second layer of resin 5. This method is particularly intended for butterflies and other insects, animals, fish, flowers, plants and all objects requiring such a method. It applies to conservation (collections), museums, decorative arts, etc.

Description

La présente invention concerne un procédé pour laisser intacts l'état et les couleurs naturelles des insectes en inclusion. The present invention relates to a method for leaving intact the natural state and colors of insects in inclusion.

Généralement, l'inclusion d'un insecte (par exemple, un papillon tel que le "MORPHO') dans une résine, altère les couleurs, fait disparaître les bleus, rend le papillon translucide, et des parties argentées correspondant à des zones de décollement peuvent apparaître. il est dénaturé et perd de sa beauté. Generally, the inclusion of an insect (for example, a butterfly such as the "MORPHO ') in a resin, alters the colors, makes the blues disappear, makes the butterfly translucent, and silver parts corresponding to areas of separation may appear, it is distorted and loses its beauty.

Le procédé selon l'invention permet de remédier à ces inconvénients. The method according to the invention overcomes these drawbacks.

I1 comporte en effet une résine transparente ou colorée pouvant avoir une forme quelconque dans laquelle est incorporée un réceptacle transparent également de formes diverses et faisant poche derrière lequel est fixé le papillon. Le procédé de montage permet de remplir cette poche par de l'air, du vide, un gaz ou des mélanges gazeux. Cette poche permet ainsi de retrouver un indice de réfraction similaire ou identique à celui de l'air extérieur et empeche l'altération des couleurs par la résine. I1 indeed comprises a transparent or colored resin which can have any shape in which is incorporated a transparent receptacle also of various shapes and forming a pocket behind which the butterfly is fixed. The mounting process allows this pocket to be filled with air, vacuum, gas or gas mixtures. This pocket thus makes it possible to find a refractive index similar or identical to that of the outside air and prevents the alteration of the colors by the resin.

Ce procédé peut être réalisé avec une résine polyester et un réceptacle en verre. L'exécution de base nécessite deux opérations de coulage une première coulée de résine d'épaisseur variable qui après "gélification" recoit le papillon. Ce papillon est maintenu sur cette première coulée par une méthode quelconque de fixation (collage, agrafage, épingle, etc...). This process can be carried out with a polyester resin and a glass receptacle. The basic execution requires two casting operations, a first resin casting of variable thickness which after "gelling" receives the butterfly. This butterfly is held on this first casting by any method of fixing (gluing, stapling, pin, etc.).

Ensuite le papillon reçoit un réceptacle qui l'englobe totalement et qui est collé sur la première coulée. Enfin, après un temps de séchage de 15 à 30 mn, on applique une deuxième coulée de résine d'épaisseur variable. Après démoulage les surfaces subissent un polissage. Le nombre de coulées peut être supérieur à 2 suivant l'épaisseur finale que l'on veut donner à l'inclusion.Then the butterfly receives a receptacle which completely encloses it and which is glued to the first casting. Finally, after a drying time of 15 to 30 minutes, a second casting of resin of variable thickness is applied. After demolding, the surfaces are polished. The number of castings can be greater than 2 depending on the final thickness that we want to give to the inclusion.

La figure 1 représente, en coupe, le procédé selon l'invention. Figure 1 shows, in section, the method according to the invention.

Le procédé représenté sur la figure I est constitué d'une première coulée de résine (1) sur laquelle est fixé le papillon (2). Le papillon (2) est enfermé sous un réceptacle transparent (3) que l'on recouvre d'une deuxième coulée de résine (5). Le gaz (4) contenu derrière le réceptacle transparent (3) peut être remplacé par du vide (4) ou des mélanges gazeux (4). The method shown in Figure I consists of a first resin casting (1) on which is fixed the butterfly (2). The butterfly (2) is enclosed under a transparent receptacle (3) which is covered with a second resin flow (5). The gas (4) contained behind the transparent receptacle (3) can be replaced by a vacuum (4) or gas mixtures (4).

Le procédé selon l'invention est particulièrement destiné aux papillons (par exemple les "MORPHOS") et autres insectes, fleurs, animaux, poissons, plantes et tous objets nécessitant un tel procédé et s'adresse à la conservation (collections), musées, arts décoratifs The process according to the invention is particularly intended for butterflies (for example "MORPHOS") and other insects, flowers, animals, fish, plants and all objects requiring such a process and is intended for conservation (collections), museums, decorative Art

Claims

1) Method for keeping intact the state and colors of flowers, plants, animals, insects or certain objects, characterized in that it consists in depositing a first resin flow (1) on which rests a transparent receptacle (3) such as a dome, box or cover trapped in a gas (4), the insect (2) and the whole covered with a second flow of resin (5).

2) Method according to claim 1 characterized in that the resin (1) (5) can be a polyester resin, an epoxy resin, a thermoplastic resin or its derivatives or any material which in the final state becomes transparent.

3) Method according to claim 1 characterized in that under the transparent receptacle (3) there is a vacuum (4) or on the contrary we introduced air (4), a gas (4), or a gas mixture (4).

4) Method according to claims 1 and 3 characterized in that the transparent receptacle (3) is made of glass, transparent plastic or also transparent derivatives or other transparent materials.

5) Method according to claims 1, 3 and 4 characterized in that the transparent receptacle (3) which isolates the insect (2) from the resin (1) and (5) can take different forms.

6) Method according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that read support (1) receiving the transparent receptacle (3) can be colored in the mass or mixed with glitter.

7) Method according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the flows (1) and (5) can take different shapes and different thicknesses.

8) Method according to claims i and 3 characterized in that the refractive index under the transparent receptacle (3) remains identical or similar to that of the outside air.

9) Method according to claims 1, 4 and 5, characterized in that the transparent receptacle (3) can be a box.