ABSTRACT
Single out the specimen to be prepared for examination. 2. Adjust a hot plate to 60 to 70°C (the melting range of Melt Mount 1.539). 3. Place a clean microscope slide on the hot plate and gently warm it. 4. Apply a Melt Mount stick to the slide surface. 5. Use a fresh slide to spread the liquefied resin evenly across the slide containing the Melt Mount. 6. Remove the slide from the hot plate and allow it to cool for 30 seconds. 7. Place the hair to be cast on top of the Melt Mount and reheat the slide on the hot plate until
the resin liquefies, about 5 seconds. Be sure the entire length of the hair is enclosed by the resin. 8. Remove the slide from the hot plate and allow it to cool completely. 9. Gently peel the hair from the slide. An impression of the hair will remain in the resin.
