We have always used xylene miscible mountants like permount and 
cytoseal, but now need to use a water based mountant. Glycerol 
actually works best for our purpose.  However, we are getting small 
air bubbles. Is there any trick to cure this. I though that slightly 
heating the coverslips might work.

Also, if the coverslips are sealed with nail polish, would it be safe 
to store them upright in a slide box.

thanks for any comments

Susan Travers
Susan Travers, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Ohio State University
College of Dentistry
Section of Oral Biology
305 West 12th Avenue #192
  P.O. Box 182357
Columbus, Ohio  43218-2357
Tel: (614)292-6366
Fax:614-247-6945
email: travers.3@osu.edu