ashcraft Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I am in the process of building a display case for some artifacts. The case is sort of a shadow box with narrow blade cuts on the shelves to support the artifact upright. I am trying to think of a way to adhere the point of the artifacts to the back of the box, so it won't tip. Ticky tach would work, but it has an oil in it that will stain the case. Hot melt glue would also work, but removing the artifact becomes problematic. I have considered a small amount of rubber cement, but haven't ever used it before. Anybody else got any suggestions? Brent Ashcraft ashcraft, brent allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Eaton Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I wonder if some of the modelling "clay" that never dries out would work? I mean the synthetic stuff that comes in all sorts of colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcraft Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 I wonder if some of the modelling "clay" that never dries out would work? I mean the synthetic stuff that comes in all sorts of colors. That is basically what ticky tack is, but unfortunately the way it stays moist is by using oil, which will stain the masonite backing I used in the case. Brent Ashcraft ashcraft, brent allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonebreaker Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Velcro and duct tape!! A 3rd world country could make a run at world domination with enough of those two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I recommend the rubber cement. http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Museum Wax; My link "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashcraft Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Museum Wax; My link Wow, the things people know. Have you had any experience with it? Brent Ashcraft ashcraft, brent allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Google Geo-Tac or mineral tack. It is also supposed to be good for that kind of stuff. Edited August 2, 2010 by MikeD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Wow, the things people know. Have you had any experience with it? Brent Ashcraft Works fine, but best for non-porous material. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coral daddy Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 go to walmart and buy the E6000 $4 or $5 its in the craft section.its a great adhesive and when you want to take it off it easily pulls off faith is a journey not a destination www.rockhobbies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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