Read the instructions carefully… Note, I have not tried this product myself - and there ARE some negative comments on Amazon. For crystal and glassware use the clear gel, and for anything being secured on a more permanent basis on wooden shelves the wax is a good option. In the case of china, pottery, ceramic, or wooden items the putty is preferred. Note, also, that there are two other products - QuakeHold Wax and QuakeHold Gel - which are recommended for several other materials:ĭepending on what types of items are to be secured, and on what kinds of surfaces they will be positioned, here are some recommendations as to which adhesive to choose. And yes, instead of poster putty to secure posters to the wall.A way to secure 1″ mirror tiles and small framed pieces in an exhibition space….A way to secure toy train tracks to a wood floor… or speakers to stands… even guidelines to secure a squirrel baffle on a bird-feeder….A way to sort of ‘pin down’ computer cables adjacent to a wall, or the same idea with electric cables along a mantle….A way to keep wrought iron wall decor from rattling….A way to secure the bottom edges of framed photos and artwork so that they don’t jiggle and hang level…. ![]() ![]() If you read the Amazon comments, you also see folks are using this for a variety of other purposes, including as: It comes ready to use in a two-and-a-half ounce flat sleeve, just pull off what you need.Roll the putty into small balls (about the size of a pea), or strips, and apply to the base of an item. It can be used on most surfaces, including ceramics, porcelains and laminates, as well as on walls to help stabilize pictures. Museum Putty is an award-winning product that secures antiques, collectibles, figurines and more from falling and breaking. Here is what the makers of QuakeHold say about Museum Putty: QuakeHold, on the other, hand, promises that is it removeable and reuseable. I had mentioned using poster putty (meant to tack posters onto walls), but my husband in fact hates that stuff, because he says it dries out and also pulls the surface of drywall off. It is removable, reusable, and doesn’t harm furniture. There is a product called ‘Quakehold’, which is a museum putty made to secure objects. Demonstrating yet again just how knowledgeable and helpful our readers are, Bungalow Bill - who is an expert in vintage tile - immediately informed us about a product to help stick the vases or collectibles right onto those shelves: In my recent story about a groovy pole lamp-room divider with built-in shelves, I indicated concern about vases and collectibles getting bumped off the shelves. You can wet the putty and knead it to make it slightly softer.Retro Renovation stopped publishing in 2021 these stories remain for historical information, as potential continued resources, and for archival purposes. TO STORE: Place putty in Saran Wrap then in a zip lock bag to keep it from drying out. Press onto bottom of container you with to temporaily stick somewhere. Take a small piece of putty and roll into a ball. TO USE: Knead a small piece until it softens s bit. 75″ x 1″. Can be re-used countless times. TO STORE: place putty in Saran Wrap then in a zip lock bag to keep it from drying out.īlack Putty is firmer than Earth Quake putty but designed to hold greater weighted objects. Keep wrapped in plastic so it does not harden. TO REMOVE: Twist and pull gently to remove your container. ![]() TO USE: Take a small piece of putty and roll into a ball. Earth Quake Putty & Museum Putty are the same item.
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