A: The instructions on the label only mention that the product can hold items on a table, and do not mention anything about vertical applications. The label mentions that museum conservators use it to secure priceless art, historical artifacts, and antiques from breakage due to accidents and earthquakes. To test whether the wax can hold an item vertically, it is suggested to nudge at the base of the item to see if it is gripping and not slipping. The effectiveness of the wax in vertical applications would depend on the weight of the item and the surface it is being secured to.

A: It should work well, as long as there are no gaps or holes underneath where you apply it. However, keep in mind that the Museum Gel will always seek out the lowest spot before it stops. A: The consistency of Museum Wax is similar to soft candle wax. If it hardens due to freezing temperatures during delivery, it will soften again once brought indoors to a warmer temperature.A: While the Clear Museum Gel is designed for glass and crystal, it works well for adhering items to shelves and preventing them from falling. It can be easily removed by twisting the adhered item and rubbing off any excess gel. However, I’m not certain if it would work on plastic, so it’s best to test it first.

A: It is not recommended to use Museum Wax in a fixture where heat is a factor, as the heat may melt the wax.Q: What is the best way to remove museum putty that has secured a vase on a shelf and won’t come off? If your object is plastic or is painted, beware that anything oil-based (like wax) may react unpredictably with aging plastic polymers. Paint can peel off and that gummy plasticizerseeping out of Barbie may do strange things with the wax. A: Based on my personal experience, I have not encountered any issues with using the museum putty on wood surfaces. Therefore, I do not think it would harm your wood veneer-finished particleboard shelves.

When discussing museum putty vs. museum wax, you must remember that both these adhesives are excellent options to secure your valuables in place. Besides that, this putty has been holding my antique vases securely on a shelf for eight years now. I occasionally remove the vases and wash the shelf, then replace them with new putty, and I have had no problems. One of the things I noticed about this product is that it takes a significant amount of putty to keep an object in place. The instructions make it look like a thumbnail-sized pinch will do the job, but in reality, you have to use enough to flatten out to the size of a 50-cent piece before you feel any significant grip. I use this putty to keep my lamps in place because I have cats, and we ourselves can be quite clumsy at times. I want to have nice things, and the museum putty lets me have glass objects without the fear of breaking them. I put a little on the bottom of my lamps, and they are in place. Even when they have been bumped or headbutted by my cats, they do not move. A: While Museum Gel is a gel, it’s still a liquid and will act as such with gravity. It’s not recommended for use in vertical positions. Instead, you may want to consider using VELCRO, double-sided adhesive tape, or a pop rivet.This museum gel is also great for crystal vases on side tables or even holding down trinkets in a travel trailer. It’s self-leveling and glass-clear, and so far, so good! I even used it on a fossil, and when it fell from standing upright, it didn’t break. It is easy to clean up and doesn’t stain. At least on nothing yet. A: While a little Museum Wax goes a long way, it is difficult to determine how much would be needed to hold down 30 teapots. It is suggested to start with a smaller number of teapots and adjust from there.

Q: How much weight can this museum putty hold? I want to use it to secure my brass artifacts on the bottom of a shadow box without them falling forward. A: Although I’ve never tried using Museum Gel to hold a coffee pot, it has worked well for everything else I’ve used it for.A: In my opinion, this product would work well to secure your picture frames. I have used it in a similar fashion with no issues. However, whether it could harm the wood shelf depends on many variables, such as the age and condition of the shelf. Therefore, I cannot say for sure whether it will cause damage. A: Yes, Museum Wax can be used to hold glass bottles on glass shelves. This has been tried by the reviewer and has worked well.