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Flaming follow-up, whatever this adhesive is, it likes to burn. Holding the end of a 1" adhesive strand horizontal with forceps, and lighting the opposite tip with a standard lighter, the strand immediately begins to burn, sizzle and sparkle, leaving a crispy blackened end in the forceps. Repeated thrice. ...

Good morning, I have attached images of the adhesive ribbon "zig-zag" I am seeing between the edges of the acrylic sheeting. Perhaps I should have said weaving instead... I have since removed a long narrow stretchy and slightly sticky ribbon of the adhesive. It did not want to come off easily, just ...

I am interested in attempting to repair vitrines that would exhibit natural history specimens. Does anyone have any recommendations for working with acrylic sheeting, adhesives, and museum specimens? I would prefer to work with materials and methods that are conservation approved, I just don't know where ...

Thank you for your help. The cases are extruded acrylic, but I cannot find any information on how the joins were formed. Either with a solvent cement or …. These vitrines had tight, smooth seams that were unobtrusive. Unfortunately, the vendor did not retain any specs from the manufacturer who is ...