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dljhunt
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« on: January 24, 2012, 08:45:25 PM »
What do you use to seal your skulls when you finish them?
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Sea Wolf
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 08:54:28 PM »
Product called Paraloid B72. Museums use it. Clear resin dissolved in either acetone or denatured alcohol. Dip and dry. Tough and does not discolor.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2012, 09:52:00 PM »
Does anyone use plexi acetone mix and if so how much plexi to a gallon acetone.
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« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2012, 06:26:56 AM »
I ordered some Paraloid but wondered if anyone had any good reciepes on how to mix it, like ratios?
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« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2012, 07:10:43 AM »
I use plexiglas and acetone, I've never really measured it out, I just add Plexiglas till the mix thickens up a little, kinda syrupy sort of like anti freeze thicker than water but not a whole lot thicker.
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rizzo856
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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2012, 11:26:38 AM »
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« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2012, 11:54:56 AM »
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Are you buy Plexiglas to put in the acetone?
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« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2012, 12:40:36 PM »
No, I haven't had to buy any yet, I have a bunch of small pieces left over from other projects. it doesn't take much plexi.
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2012, 08:40:39 PM »
I use Polytranspar Fungicidal Sealer, but I'm assuming you must be talking about something else.
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