Microscope Slide Sample Chambers and Liquid Rings

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This design is a set of simple slide sample chambers and liquid wells/rings for use in exploring microscopy and science education. ### Sample Chambers The sample chambers come in various thicknesses, designed to hold live or preserved organisms between two standard sized microscope slides. The slide length and width can be customized. Use a simple piece of tape on either end of the slide to secure things in place. For added security, use petroleum jelly or soft paraffin wax to make things airtight/watertight. ### Liquid Rings The liquid rings require petroleum jelly or soft paraffin wax to adhere them to the slide surface and are intended for holding liquid samples for observation. A suitable glue can also be used to make the rings permanently affixed to the slide surface - cyanoacrylate/super-glue is not recommended as it will cause the glass slide to haze over.