How can I preserve an arrowhead in acrylic?

Question

I asked this question before. I don't want to know that this isn't the best way to preserve it or that rocks don't need preserved. This is for my child who would break it if it wasn't put in acrylic. If you can't answer, please don't bother. I'll try a new category under parenting. I think parents will understand better than geologists.

Answer 1

Hobby Lobby, and pretty much any craft place, would probably have what you need. Basically it is a pour-in acrylic resin, and it describes the process very well on the container. It is usually in the woodworking or decoupage areas of the store. When I have done it, I place resin in the small container I plan to use as a cast for the resin, filling it about halfway. I then place the flat object (in your case, the arrowhead) in the container, then gently pour in the rest of the acrylic to the top of the container which is then removed. What you are left with is an object suspended in acrylic. I hope this is what you are looking to do!

Answer 2

i think instead of acyclic you should use fiberglass...just go down to your local surf shop or probably home depot, and get some fiberglass resin (liquid fiberglass). find a glass or something you can throw away (besides Styrofoam- fiberglass will eat it), . make sure whatever you put the arrowhead in it is the shape of whatever you want the final outcome to be. pour the resin into the glass until it is full enough to completely cover the arrowhead, and add the catalyst (comes with the resin). stir it up real good and put the arrowhead in there somewhat quickly . the more catalyst you use the quicker it will dry. and your done. it will dry clear and your kid will be stoked. its way easy, good luck

Answer 3

There are rubber stamp places and stationery stores which can have this done for you. Some of the trophy engravings places also offer this service. I know because I use to work in a rubber stamp company back in the 1970's.I don't have any idea about prices.