Step 7
Wrap Petri dishes with parafilm
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Step 7
Wrap Petri dishes with parafilm
Wrap your Petri dishes with parafilm before storing them away.
Step Materials
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Instructions
Using parafilm
Parafilm is a flexible, self-sealing container used to seal glassware and containers. These traits make it especially useful for sealing agar Petri dishes you want to store.
Parafilm for sealing dishes
Wrapping your dishes
After the agar has solidified, cut out a small piece of parafilm and begin wrapping your dishes. Parafilm is highly flexible, so a small piece can go a long way.
Cutting parafilm
Sealing petri dish with parafilm
Ensure you completely seal the gap between the top and bottom of the dishes.
Sealed petri dishes
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