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    Thanks Trooper Bri,,,

    I found an old Georgia button yesterday ( post war ). After a good cleaning I tried the elmer's glue sealing tip you shared on a video. Pretty cool that after 3 coats it still doesn't look like it has anything on it. Thanks for the tip my friend!!

    Before and after,,
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    Wow that came out nice!

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    Where is the glue? I think I am going to have to check out Troopers video!
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    Too bad it's post war... but still a great find!
    I <3 colonial relics!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bucknut View Post
    Where is the glue? I think I am going to have to check out Troopers video!
    I remembered having seen it on one of his videos not too awful long back. Last night I went to watch it again to be sure I did it right and couldn't find it. In short ( and based on my sometimes questionable memory ),, it's watered down elmer's glue in a cup. Dip button in thinned glue,,, wick off excess and let button dry,,, repeat as needed. I can't say how durable or how long it lasts when handled,, but it sure leaves the item in a natural looking state.
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    just curious , what was your cleaning method before the elmer's soak ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by del View Post
    just curious , what was your cleaning method before the elmer's soak ??
    Naval Jelly, a toothbrush and just a couple of minutes,, first time using that too.
    $7.00 at Lowes. Pretty impressive stuff. Everything I read said not to leave it applied too long though,, and rinse well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GA1dad View Post
    Naval Jelly, a toothbrush and just a couple of minutes,, first time using that too.
    $7.00 at Lowes. Pretty impressive stuff. Everything I read said not to leave it applied too long though,, and rinse well.
    you did well for your first time
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