Martini display
mailedfist
united kingdomPosts: 115MI6 Agent
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
Can you guys suggest a liquid i can use that won't "go off" plus a substitute for a twist of lemon peel?
Thanks
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I find emptying and refilling my martini glasses every so often to be the best part of owning them...
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will have a look on the bay
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
Thanks
That sounds like the cheapest option!
Thanks to all for your suggestions
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.
I ll post a picture when done if you are interested.
Once again thanks to all.
Use distilled water (used to top up car batteries) its used in water displays and things like long upright bubble tubes. -{
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.
I'm assuming this is in sealed conditions to retard bacteria? Otherwise alcohol goes off pretty quickly.
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.
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!
How did you do the lemon peel in the end?