Asked on Oct 07, 2017
What can I use to glue the pennies to the top of the wood table?
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Sandy
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I seen this piece at a garage sale this fall and thought it was a fun idea for a table top on a random little table I have. Besides asking what to use to glue the pennies on the top of the table. I also want to ask if anyone knows what I can put on top of the pennies to make a nice finished smooth top?
Polyurethane, thin coat. After it dries then add several coats, dry between them, use it to fill in the spaces, like pour it on and spread it around
You could try to see someone at Hobby Lobby or other craft store or go to a coins and stamp store for glue....probably could use Super Glue, but that might be too strong for Copper.
here are some tutorials on YouTube.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS_D9CcfAFo
You can use E6000 glue and then you could also coat the piece with polyurethane to seal it and protect it afterwards.
I would use a two part epoxy for attaching the pennies, they hold extremely well for this kind of project. Sand the table top first and clean the dust off. I'm not sure what to put on top.
We used clear caulk to put them down and sealed with thos from home depot usinga torch.
I would use gorilla glue, then lacquer over top
Is it legal?
I also did this too
Don't let the Feds see this. It is illegal to use currency this way.
Section 331 of Title 18 of the United States code provides criminal penalties for anyone who “fraudulently alters, defaces, mutilates impairs, diminishes, falsifies, scales, or lightens any of the coins coined at the Mints of the United States.” This statute means that you may be violating the law if you change the appearance of the coin and fraudulently represent it to be other than the altered coin that it is. As a matter of policy, the U.S. Mint does not promote coloring, plating or altering U.S. coinage: however, there are no sanctions against such activity absent fraudulent intent.
Try this: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/home-office/furniture/a-penny-desk-2358410
A DIY Penny Desk
Aqua Weld
,I would use Clear Gorilla Glue ---- (and don't worry, I won't call the Penny Police!) :)
My grandfather did a similar thing with euros, he use polyurethane over the coins. this also makes them shiney
This look like a great idea you could even mix some foreign coins in for a diffrent look.
Clear Resin would probably work best.
Great...Thank you
What a neat idea! I'd use either gorilla glue or E6000. Coat the top with poly -eurothane. Very creative ☺
Elizabeth
Hi Sandy, hope this helps you out. I would use Gorilla super glue.
https://www.amazon.ca/Gorilla-Fast-Setting-Versatile-Cyanoacrylate-112381/dp/B0BZB8YMTC/ref=asc_df_B0BZB8YMTC/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=578934846212&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16169526712002306307&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001388&hvtargid=pla-2202148358351&psc=1
Then put a coat of mod podge over the finished project.
Gorilla Glue!
I was thinking of doing this as well. I was going to use black grout to fill in between the pennies. I have a little black metal table I was going to put them. Then put a grout sealer on top.
I will post when done.
E-600 glue should work well. You can use the spray type and work in small 5-6 inch areas at a time to glue the pennies on the surface. Then several coats of clear poly to make the surface shine. To get a tick even and smooth finish, you could mix up some sellf-leveling clear 2-part epoxy and spread onto the surface after the pennies are adhered well and dry.
I would use epoxy or resin. Here are a bunch of penny table DIYs to peek at...https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=penny%20table
Hi Sandy! You can use the LePage Super Glue Liquid Pro. It bonds to porous and non-porous surfaces, dries crystal clear in 15–30 seconds, and offers a long, pinpoint nozzle for easy application. Hope this helps!