Glue for relic and artifact displays???

[SwampHunter]

I am in the process of getting ready to fill my shadow boxes. The back ground is felt. The shadow boxes will hang on the wall. Mostly what I am displaying are civil war bullets, arrowheads and such. I want to be able to remove these from the felt later if the need arises but want to be able to pull the glue off. I am thinking maybe a hot glue gun, but I am not sure. What does everyone else use?

 

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[warsawdaddy]

Go to; http://www.thistothat.com/index.shtml

Click on FAQ and scroll down,you may find a answer.

 

[IndianaSmith]

Can you drill 2 small holes into the backing (one on either side of your object) & tie them on with light fishing line?

Smitty

 

[River Rat]

SH,

I just did my display cases for a exhibit at the library. I had glued all my Indian artifacts down on to burlap. I used Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue. Can be removed with water. So far everything is still holding up good.

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,111218.0.html

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,111158.0.html

RR

 

[Valley Ranger]

SH,

I just did my display cases for a exhibit at the library. I had glued all my Indian artifacts down on to burlap. I used Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue. Can be removed with water. So far everything is still holding up good.

4 down 2 more to go...finished & on display pics added

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,111158.0.html

RR

I use the same glue for Civil War relics in shadow boxes. It will even hold shell frags to cloth. This way I can display large and small relics in the same case. And yes, it's water soluble so if the artifacts ever need to come out, it's not a problem.

 

[RustyGold]

Use a small dab of silicone that can be pulled off when the time comes. Please test first.

 

[ironhorse]

Use a small dab of silicone that can be pulled off when the time comes. Please test first.

same here, the silicone caulk peels very easily with little or no residue

 

[bradyboy]

My opinion -
any adhesive adhered to any relic has the strong potential to extract the original patina and a leave a mark you cant repair
I would take the direction of pins to cradle the items on a board
IMO
Brady