Jessica,
I use a small tacking iron to make Marvelseal packets. It takes longer, and
requires good pressure, but it works for me!
Kathy Henri
Collections Manager
Ventura County Museum of History & Art
100 E. Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001
(805) 653-0323 x. 20
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Subject: Heat sealing barrier films


Hi everyone-

I'm getting ready to purchase some supplies for creating anoxic environments
to deal with possible infestation of collections objects.  What I'm
wondering is, has anyone found an inexpensive alternative to a heat sealer
purchased from an archival supply company (for example, Gaylord's $200+
barrier sealer).  The basic process involves creating a pouch by heat
sealing all sides of two layers of film such as marvelseal or filmpak and
inserting oxygen scavengers to create an oxygen free environment, so the
seal has to be air tight. I hope I've given enough information to go on. Any
suggestions? Thanks is advance for your input.

Jessica D. Trickett
Curator of Collections
Mahoning Valley Historical Society
648 Wick Avenue
Youngstown, Ohio 44502
330/743-2589
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