Copies Of Roman Bronzes...advice Sought

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captainyesterday555 Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 02:39 am Hi, I'm thinking of making a silicon mold of some large Roman and Byzantine bronzes and then duplicating a few coins with resin (for my son to play with). Before I proceed, I wanted to get advice from anyone about whether pressing the bronze coins into the silicon might have adverse affects. I doubt it, but figure it's best to check with others. They're not 'valuable' coins, but I would prefer to keep them safe. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

rob_ccs New Member Australia 36 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 03:43 am I'd be nervous about using silicone as it gives off acetic acid (hence the vineragy smell) as it cures. Have you considered plaster of paris as a safer alternative ? Report this Post to the Staff
captainyesterday555 Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 04:06 am Ah, yes, I was warned of the smell. I had not considered plaster of paris, but I'm certainly open to the idea. I'm just looking for something that gives a semblance of the coins we look at together for him to have on his own. Maybe save the silicon for plastic dinosaurs :-) Report this Post to the Staff
Biancasdad Pillar of the Community United States 1045 Posts	Posted 03/20/2016 05:00 am Maybe some useful information in this discussion from Dr. Curtis Clay http://www.forumancientcoins.com/bo...opic=29974.0 Report this Post to the Staff
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