How do you display an arrowhead collection?
How do you display an arrowhead collection?
Make sure you buy a display case that has a high quality and thick foam backing. If the foam is too thin, the arrowheads, or other relics, won’t stay in place. Also, if the foam backing in the display case is too thin, it offers less protection for your points in the even the display case falls.
Do old arrowheads have any value?
Prehistoric arrowheads and projectile points are often worth real money. If you find an arrowhead or other projectile point that is several thousand years old, it may be archeologically significant and worth at least thousands of dollars.
How do you secure arrowheads in a shadow box?
The arrowheads are secured in place by recessing the foam backing (which is then covered in a type of material) and “wedging” the arrowhead between the glass cover and the foam.
Is looking for arrowheads illegal?
All artifacts found on public lands are protected by state and federal laws*. It is illegal and unethical to collect artifacts on public lands. Artifacts include anything made or used by humans including arrowheads and flakes, pottery, basketry, rock art, bottles, coins, metal pieces, and even old cans.
How do you glue arrowheads?
Apply hotmelt glue liberally to the point in the area that you have heated, all the way around. The glue should melt on contact with the point. If this doesn’t happen, heat the point for a little longer.
How do you label arrowheads for sale?
Complete your label by covering it with a thin layer of clear nail polish. Choose your display case. Arrowheads are best displayed in a glass display case with a tight fitting lid. Display cases can be purchased online, at antique stores or you can build your own.
What is the best case to display arrowheads?
1. Arrowhead Display Case By DisplayGifts This display case was designed for one thing…to display arrowheads. The soft foam backing is the perfect size to gently press against the arrowheads against the glass and hold them in place.
How do you make an arrowhead display?
Use a foam insert which fits your display case. Arrange your arrowheads on the foam insert as you would like them to look in your display and trace each arrowhead. Use a utility knife to cut the foam around the tracings. Put your fabric over the foam insert, then gently push each arrowhead into its allocated spot.
How to properly store arrowhead points?
Make sure that the display case or shadow box that you buy securely holds your arrowhead points. There’s nothing more aggravating than positioning all of your points exactly how you want them, close the cover, then have them slide all over the place once you stand the display case up.
