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Non-TypicalArtist
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« on: June 28, 2011, 08:28:52 AM »
Has anybody ever had luck with preserving a live plant and it staying green if it is submerged/encased in envirotec?
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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 08:38:21 AM »
Also where is the best place to purchase envirotec?
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« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2011, 04:09:45 PM »
Hobby Lobby usually has it for a good price.  Dont know about the preservation.
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 10:10:02 PM »
I used to implant snakes, scorpions,lizards and even photos in envirotex and Used dried natural flowers and plants, but I think the exothermic heat produced as the resin cures will discolor live plants. It gets pretty hot and I think it will litereally cook the plants. Hope this helps!
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« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2011, 08:28:30 AM »
yes it does, and that makes sense. i was just thinking if it was encased it would seal itself and preserve it as is. Likely not I guess...
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« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2011, 05:41:37 PM »
The moisture of the plant may also effect it.  Also the color or chloraphyl will still be effected by sunlight and time.
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« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2011, 06:31:14 PM »
I THINK YOU CAN ADD COLOR TO IT AND THAT WILL HELP
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 12:46:12 AM »
Lowes has a product called super glaze in the paint dept.  same thing as envirotec. Somewhat cheaper!
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