How to prepare a microscope slide 

Very simple. I like the added tip about dropping the cover slip into place by hinging it at one end to avoid trapped air.

Thanks. I'm a 44 yr old single dad & I just bought my daughter a microscope, but could not remember how to create a slide. It's a good thing I went on here because when I saw the cover glass I was confused. I thought you just put the water, the sample, and another slide on top. Or, put water, sample, cover glass and another slide. It has only been about 35 yrs since I've done anything with a microscope, so I definitely had no clue what to do. Thanks again! You saved me a lot of time, and money.

Thanks just started microscopy, real helpful 👍

Can you do a video on preparing a permanent slide ?

😊 i wonder how you can place it for ever like the amscope samples.

Great video and great information

thank you this is cool.

You shouldn’t drop the cover slip, as that will create air bubbles. It needs to be slowly lowered over the slide at an angle to prevent a bubble filled slide. Also, don’t use your fingers, use tweezers to avoid contaminating the specimen.

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How long between preparation and viewing; for example, could slides with paramecium specimen be prepared a day in advance (12-14h)?

Miss Warren I had a question Do we need to drop to drops of water

Thanks for video it's very helpful

What did you use for the sample

good

This was very useful for my experiment

Who’s here from Doyle’s?

I did a ant

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