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Dungbeetle

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Fob seal imprint

« on: April 29, 2013, 02:45:39 PM »

I found a nice Georgian fob seal yesterday. Any advice on materials to get the imprint off it ?


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2013, 03:38:35 PM »

Plasticine or Blue Tac. Well done on the find, where's the pici. ?

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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2013, 03:46:39 PM »

Quote from: Val Beechey on April 29, 2013, 03:38:35 PM

Plasticine or Blue Tac. Well done on the find, where's the pici. ?

Val

Sorry I'm only on an old mobile so no pics until the weekend. Thanks for the tip, now to get some blue tac


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2013, 04:05:52 PM »

Make sure you dip it in talcum powder first or any corrosion could get pulled off by the Blutac/wax Wink


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2013, 04:59:14 PM »

Quote from: Chef Geoff on April 29, 2013, 04:05:52 PM

Make sure you dip it in talcum powder first or any corrosion could get pulled off by the Blutac/wax Wink

Thanks Geoff. The body of the seal is copper alloy but the seal itself is a dark yellowy brown glass or stone (opaque) so blue tac should not be a problem.


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« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2013, 08:08:45 PM »

You can also get small blocks of proper sealing wax. These come in all colour variants. They should be available from any decent craft shop. If you have a Hobbycraft store near you they definitely sell them. I think The Range sell them as well.


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2013, 09:42:37 PM »

FIMO modelling compound is the stuff, small ball, work it til soft, roll it a little with a glass for smooth surface, talc very lightly with finger tip and press carefully. Takes a super impression, bake gently and sets like hard plastic. Use a little at a time, keep sealed, lasts years, lots of colours.

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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2013, 09:54:25 PM »

green or blue chris shows up well


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2013, 03:56:06 AM »

Well done on the fob seal Chris


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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2013, 08:00:38 AM »

Couple of cracking seals there Jelida - I particularly like the first one - great script and images.

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We still use a wax seal for Christmas Cards at home - you can buy the wax via this link to ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-x-Red-Waterstons-Traditional-Wick-Sealing-Wax-Sticks-Free-UK-Delivery-/300895078534?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PensPencils_WritingEquipment_SM&hash=item460ebe8886#ht_483wt_721

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Re: Fob seal imprint

« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2013, 11:37:06 AM »

Thank's for all the advice boys and girls. I tried the seal with some blue tac this morning and it portrays a Georgian man looking left. I will try to get some pics this weekend if my official photographer is playing out!