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Title: Fob seal imprint Post by: Dungbeetle 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 ?
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Val Beechey on April 29, 2013, 03:38:35 PM Plasticine or Blue Tac. Well done on the find, where's the pici. ?
Val Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Dungbeetle on April 29, 2013, 03:46:39 PM Plasticine or Blue Tac. Well done on the find, where's the pici. ? Sorry I'm only on an old mobile so no pics until the weekend. Thanks for the tip, now to get some blue tacVal Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: 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 ;)
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Dungbeetle on April 29, 2013, 04:59:14 PM Make sure you dip it in talcum powder first or any corrosion could get pulled off by the Blutac/wax ;) 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.Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: cardiffian 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.
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: jelida 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.
Jerry Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: jayhay69 on April 29, 2013, 09:54:25 PM green or blue chris shows up well
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: hotmill on April 30, 2013, 03:56:06 AM Well done on the fob seal Chris
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Neil on April 30, 2013, 08:00:38 AM Couple of cracking seals there Jelida - I particularly like the first one - great script and images.
Quality finds and post 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 (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) Nothing to do with me I hasten to add. Cheers Neil Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Dungbeetle 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!
Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: hotmill on April 30, 2013, 11:51:06 AM Plasticine or Blue Tac. Well done on the find, where's the pici. ? Sorry I'm only on an old mobile so no pics until the weekend. Thanks for the tip, now to get some blue tacVal Thought you were updating your mobile you tightwad? Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: hotmill on April 30, 2013, 11:52:10 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! Bring it to the dig Chris, would like to see it please Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: Dungbeetle on April 30, 2013, 12:39:03 PM 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! Bring it to the dig Chris, would like to see it please Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: hotmill on April 30, 2013, 01:15:48 PM 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! Bring it to the dig Chris, would like to see it please mmmmm......................................................No Title: Re: Fob seal imprint Post by: cardiffian on April 30, 2013, 08:53:36 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. Fimo. That's the make of the sealing wax I was thinking about. Good stuff.Jerry |