The making of the covering material is called Microfilm. A shallow tank of water is allowed to "cure"- for 12 or more hours allowing volatile chemicals to escape. The ideal water temperature is between 68 to 74 degrees F. The microfilm based on nitrate aircraft dope with plasticizers added. Adjust the fornula to get the film you would like. A small amount of the solution is poured out onto the surface of the water in one smooth, extended linear motion.. The solution spreads out on the surface of the water to a nearly mono molecular thickness. It is allowed to "set" on the water's surface for several minutes.
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