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GReedDiamond

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7. I am saying, DO NOT SPRAY THE RIBBONS...

Reply to UTUSN (Reply #6)

Wed Sep 30, 2020, 12:30 AM

Sep 2020

...the metal parts of the medals, not a big concern, but no point in spraying them!

JUST USE UV PROTECTING GLASS!!!

And keep them out of the way of direct UV i.e. SUNLIGHT or other UV light sources.

Trust me on this.

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Question (more for Crafts?) - will spray acrylic sealer work safely on fabric/ribbon? [View all] UTUSN Sep 2020 OP

I am pretty sure that exposure to UV Light is what is causing the disintegration... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #1

The hardware 800# brought up UV, told me to look for a UV blocking product. UTUSN Sep 2020 #3

"Acrylic Sealer" is NOT acrylic...it is for sealing... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #5

Am confused. O.K., am getting that it seals PAINTS. UTUSN Sep 2020 #6

I am saying, DO NOT SPRAY THE RIBBONS... GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #7

I *do* trust you and am sincerely grateful. Just reporting: No sunlight in the room. UTUSN Sep 2020 #8

Cool! Just don't spray nuthin!! GReedDiamond Sep 2020 #9

I've never used sealer on cloth, but lunatica Sep 2020 #2

"can't erase what's under it" - sounds on the right track. UTUSN Sep 2020 #4