Martini display

mailedfist

I ve been given a set of martini glasses for father's day and would like to put a full glass on permanent display in my cabinet.
Can you guys suggest a liquid i can use that won't "go off" plus a substitute for a twist of lemon peel?
Thanks

JTM

Water?

mailedfist

I was thinking tha water would stagnate after a period of time and i don t want to empty and refill every so often.

Arbogast 777

mailedfist wrote:

I was thinking tha water would stagnate after a period of time and i don t want to empty and refill every so often.

I find emptying and refilling my martini glasses every so often to be the best part of owning them...

mailedfist

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Gadget Meister

I use Encapso-K, it simulates liquid very well and can be tinted successfully. Needs to be displayed in a dust free environment, as dust marrs the surface.

https://www.smooth-on.com/products/encapso-k/

mailedfist

Thanks GM
will have a look on the bay

The Bond Experience

Two part clear epoxy. You may need two syringes worth.

mailedfist

Thank you David
Any thoughts on faux lemon peel?
I was thinking along the lines of a thin strip of curled yellow paper but any improvement on this would be welcomed.

BCFDRay

mailedfist wrote:

Thank you David
Any thoughts on faux lemon peel?
I was thinking along the lines of a thin strip of curled yellow paper but any improvement on this would be welcomed.

Maybe using something like this and actually cutting the peel?

https://www.amazon.com/R-FLOWER-Highly-Simulation-Artificial-Decoration/dp/B06W9H2ZKQ/ref=asc_df_B06W9H2ZKQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=216545230264&hvpos=1o6&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14516875821278434600&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003476&hvtargid=pla-350552205498&psc=1

mailedfist

Great idea!
Thanks

Bond Collectors' Weekends

A little rubbing alcohol in the water will keep it from going off for months to years.

mailedfist

Thanks BCW
That sounds like the cheapest option!
Thanks to all for your suggestions

mailedfist

mailedfist wrote:

Thanks BCW
That sounds like the cheapest option!
Thanks to all for your suggestions

Btw BCW, how much rubbing alcohol do you recommend?

Bond Collectors' Weekends

mailedfist wrote:

mailedfist wrote:

Thanks BCW
That sounds like the cheapest option!
Thanks to all for your suggestions

Btw BCW, how much rubbing alcohol do you recommend?

Just a few drops in the water will do it, particularly if you close off the display, like by putting the glass up high and a near-invisible line of Saran Wrap to seal off the water level/top of the glass.

I must say the Encapso-K also looks like a terrific option.

mailedfist

Brilliant!
I ll post a picture when done if you are interested.
Once again thanks to all.

canoe2

One thing: if you're going to use water, use distilled. The minerals in tap water can leave sediment stains on the glass as it evaporates. Those stains almost ruined a cut crystal decanter I have (and it was sealed). It's a pain to try and remove them!

bondpropfan

As canoe said,
Use distilled water (used to top up car batteries) its used in water displays and things like long upright bubble tubes. -{

mailedfist

Thanks guys

PoorMansJB

The Mantis wrote:

Two part clear epoxy. You may need two syringes worth.

You can get "bulk" epoxy in bottles; less expensive than syringe type, especially if you need larger volumes.
However, all epoxy tends to come out yellow and generally gets darker over time so I wouldn't recommend.

Bond Collectors' Weekends wrote:

A little rubbing alcohol in the water will keep it from going off for months to years.

I'm assuming this is in sealed conditions to retard bacteria? Otherwise alcohol goes off pretty quickly.

bondpropfan wrote:

Use distilled water (used to top up car batteries) its used in water displays and things like long upright bubble tubes.

Distilled water works only if it's a more or less sealed environment; something open, like a martini glass, and it will evaporate just as quickly as tap. The difference is it won't leave rings, etc.


There are crystal clear resins meant specifically for applications like this, such as permanent displays of artificial flowers in a vase of "water." A larger craft store should have it. (This is probably along the line of the encapsulating product a couple of members have noted.)

I've purchased "gel" candle martinis which look great but you do have to cover it with something as dust will adhere to the surface. Also available in craft stores.

mailedfist

Quick attempt:
Distilled water with plastic lemon peel sealed across the top with cling film (or saran wrap as some of you would know it.)
This will be put in a cabinet with doors so hopefully it will last a while!

BCFDRay

Not too shabby! If you use a hairdryer on the cling wrap, it will kind of vacuform and get rid of wrinkles and creases, makes it almost invisible

mailedfist

Great tip! Will do.

mailedfist

Here it is in situ

UNCLE27

Looks good!! -{
How did you do the lemon peel in the end?

mailedfist

Cut up an empty jif plastic lemon which used to contain lemon juice, the kind of thing that you buy for pancake day.

JTM

Looks fantastic! Great work -{

mailedfist

Appreciate it JTM