+slapshot52 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I’m working on a cache container idea that requires me to embed an item in a clear “acrylic like" block about 6”x4”x1”. I went to a Michael’s craft store thinking I could just buy a jug of clear stuff I could poor into a mold and it would harden. Either they don’t have anything like that or the people I didn’t get my message across to the people I asked. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment
ju66l3r Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 http://www.wreathsunlimited.com/cgi-bin/sp...D2&item=SSWATER I searched google for Acrylic Water...should find it in hobby shops. Quote Link to comment
trashcann Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Search google for clear casting resin, casting resin, or polyester resin. I found there are several types with with pro's and con's for each. An Artist supply store rather than a craft store would carry many of these. Quote Link to comment
+Honest John & Suzies Jule Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 There were two types I played with many years ago. I know one turns yellow over time, the other will not as turn as fast, but still did. I am sure there is better stuff out there now. They do come in two parts, and you can buy it by the pint, quart, gallon, or up to five gallon sizes. That was along time ago and there might be special licenses needed for some stuff? Quote Link to comment
+mrking Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) I’m working on a cache container idea that requires me to embed an item in a clear “acrylic like" block about 6”x4”x1”. I went to a Michael’s craft store thinking I could just buy a jug of clear stuff I could poor into a mold and it would harden. Either they don’t have anything like that or the people I didn’t get my message across to the people I asked. Any ideas? Don't use acrylic, it will break. Even casting resins are very brittle overtime, unless you decide to pour it 2" thick. You will need to use LEXAN if you want a long lasting cache container. Edited February 17, 2005 by mrking Quote Link to comment
+New England n00b Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) I don't think they are making the container out of acrylic, just something they are putting in it...? EDIT: Holy carp, I cannot spell when I am in a rush Edited February 18, 2005 by New England n00b Quote Link to comment
+mrking Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 (edited) I don't think they are making the container out of acrylic, just something thay ar eputting in it...? oops we need a blushing smiley for times like this. Edited February 17, 2005 by mrking Quote Link to comment
SolarOven Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Epoxy resin will turn yellow quickly if exposed to UV (sunlight). Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 If you have a Taps plastics in your area, they should have what you need. Quote Link to comment
+slapshot52 Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 I don't think they are making the container out of acrylic, just something thay ar eputting in it...? Thanks for all the help. You're right, I'm looking to embed a clue for a puzzle cache in a block of something that submersable in water. A water tight container tends to float and I need for it to sink, so I thought I would try to craft something solid and non-buoyant. Quote Link to comment
+JohnnyVegas Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Would it work if you wrote the clue on a piece of plasitic and sunk it with a weight? Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks for all the help. You're right, I'm looking to embed a clue for a puzzle cache in a block of something that submersable in water.... I've occasionally thought about filling an ammo box half full of concrete... Quote Link to comment
+LthrWrk Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 ACE Hardware and Home Depot have this stuff. Quote Link to comment
+Crusso Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) If you are really "set" on using the plastic resin you can go to a trophy store and they will imbed the "keepsake" for you. It might be kind of pricey though. For probably less than the cost of the resin you could go to an engraving place and have the clue engraved on a piece of flat metal stock (like a door name plate). And it'll sink! Better yet, engrave the clue into the side of an ammo can, fill it with waterproof goodies, sink it and see how many people realize the clue IS the box, not INSIDE it! Edited February 18, 2005 by Crusso Quote Link to comment
+welch Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 For probably less than the cost of the resin you could go to an engraving place and have the clue engraved on a piece of flat metal stock (like a door name plate). And it'll sink! or go to a army/navy store that makes dog tags and have a set made with your info. then attach it to a weight Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaoss Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 ACE Hardware and Home Depot have this stuff. Home Depot; what section would it be in, whats it normally used for ? Any idea on the name ? Quote Link to comment
+Colorado Cacher Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 Place one ammo container half full of concrete in the stream under the bridge with a note in it "the cache is above you under the bridge", towels not provided. Quote Link to comment
+CompuCash Posted February 19, 2005 Share Posted February 19, 2005 (edited) If you have a Taps plastics in your area, they should have what you need. Yup - yo beat me here but what you want to ask for is clear casting resin - be careful - if you are only writing on something like paper then you should be in for an easy job - I took a plastics class and learned this the hard way - this stuff creates an exotherm (gets hot!). You want to mix it with minimal hardner if the item you are casting will absorb the heat. A coin for instance will expand and cause the casting to crack. Stones can do it too. Edited February 19, 2005 by CompuCash Quote Link to comment
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