Complete Slide Making Kit with Slides, Stains, Mounting Media & More

Sale price
$49 USD
List price
$58.23 USD
Kit:Complete Kit

Complete Slide Making Kit with Slides, Stains, Mounting Media & More. This convenient 12 piece set contains the essential items needed to create permanent prepared microscope slides. You will get a box of 72 premium slides, 100 cover slips, and 50 sheets of bibulous paper for cleaning and drying slides, our own Benz Microscope super-fine point stainless steel forceps for setting specimens and cover glasses, a disposable pipette, Synthetic Canada Balsam mounting medium, and our Vital Stain Kit with 7 stains and regents. Basic instructions and SDS are also included. SKU BZ0900  Individual retail value of all items is $58.23. Pay 15% less when you buy the complete kit!

New Simple Hand Microscope option! Now, you may choose to add a simple microtome with a single edged blade to your kit. Allowing you to create botanical specimens and more. An additional $26 value, pay only $70.00 for the Deluxe Kit!

Features:

DOT Info: Small quantity exemption for land and rail transportation only. (Cannot ship to Hawaii, PR, APO or FPO.)

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

7 reviews
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Elisha
Amazon Buyer

Great package and I can’t wait to try everything.

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CHARLES E.
Excellent!

Perfectly shipped!

Thank you for the positive feedback, Charles! It's always good know when something works, and we are very happy that you are pleased with the kit, as well as it's packaging. We appreciate your business and hope you'll visit us again!

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James A.
Just Right

Recently began microscopy as a hobby after many years. The slide making kit was just what I needed to mount, stain, and fix slides. Kit was complete, no extras needed.

Thank you very much for your review! Our purpose was to create a kit that contained everything needed for staining and preparing permanent slides, and it's very nice to hear that we hit the mark. We hope you enjoy your adventures in microscopy!

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Perry
Great starter kit

This kit has been a step in the right direction for my amateur microscopy endeavors. For the price you get a lot of stuff.

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David P.
Good value.

Nice. Everything your need to start making slides.

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Earl Adams
Nice quality staining kit!

Items in the complete slide making kit are very good quality and well thought out. Benz Microscope responds quickly to questions and shipping is very fast. Very pleased with this purchase.

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Lisa M. Beal
Complete stain assortment at a great price

This kit offers a wide variety of stains and is a great starter kit to go with a professional grade microscope. I will be selecting Benz products for my future staining and slide preparation needs. This kit was also delivered amazingly fast! Thank you for delivering such value so quickly!

Frequently asked questions

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Is this suitable for 10 year old
We would consider this a high school level and above activity. The synthetic balsam is a viscous substance, and the stains are just that; staining clothes and skin, if not careful. Consider your student's skill level, and the amount of adult assistance available, to determmine suitability.
Please do you ship to Australia? Do the slides come with cover Slips? Thankyou
Thank you for visiting BenzMicroscope.com! Yes, it comes with a box of 100 coverslips. Although we have friends in Australia, we currently do not ship outside the USA and Canada. Have a great day!
Is this kit complete for a beginner?
Yes. Multiple reviewers confirm the kit contains everything needed to start making slides without purchasing additional items. One customer noted it was 'just what I needed to mount, stain, and fix slides' with no extras required.
What stains are included in this kit?
The Vital Stain Set includes seven stains and reagents: Bismarck Brown, Brilliant Cresyl Blue, Janus Green, Methylene Blue, Neutral Red, Copper (II) Acetate, and Copper (II) Sulfate. Reviewers note it offers a 'wide variety of stains' suitable for a starter kit.
How many slides will I get?
The kit includes 72 premium frosted glass slides (75 x 25mm) and 100 glass cover slips (22mm). You also receive 50 sheets of bibulous paper for cleaning and drying.
What is the mounting medium in this kit?
The kit contains Synthetic Canadian Balsam mounting medium (25 ml). Note that it ships in a 60ml wide-mouth jar that will appear more than half empty; this is normal and does contain the full 25 ml of balsam as specified.
Is the quality of items in this kit good?
Yes. Reviewers specifically praised the 'very good quality' of the kit components, highlighting the staining kit and other items as well-designed and well-thought-out.
Is this a good value?
Reviewers consistently note strong value, with comments about 'a lot of stuff for the price' and the kit offering significantly less than individual retail prices. The description notes individual items retail for $58.23 total; the kit costs 15% less.
What tools are included for handling slides?
The kit includes Benz Microscope super-fine point stainless steel forceps for setting specimens and cover glasses, as well as a disposable pipette for applying reagents.
Can I add a microtome to this kit?
Yes. A Deluxe Kit option is available that includes a Simple Hand Microtome with a single-edged blade, allowing you to create botanical specimens and more. This adds $26 of value for an additional cost.

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