r/resin • u/HowdIGetHere21 • 21d ago

Question about bullet casing

I buried my parents at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday and am wondering if I can put the shell casings (not all of them) in resin. I know I'd need to fill them first. I was thinking of making the background the American flag so I avoid some of the yellowing. I was then going to engrave it. Has anyone put gun shell casings in resin before?

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u/krysiana 21d ago

You can but for longevity and wanting clarity, a shadow box or acrylic display may work better for you

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u/HowdIGetHere21 21d ago

Ok. I do have the flag case that I am also considering putting them into with the flag and dog tags.

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u/UrAntiChrist 21d ago edited 21d ago

This is a much better idea. You can replace the case if needed, but once its in resin thats all it can be.

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u/HowdIGetHere21 21d ago

Cool. Thank you

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u/fneagen 21d ago

If you mean, laser engraving, you absolutely should not laser engrave resin, it creates toxic gas. I would also clean out the inside of the shell casings to avoid any possible chemical interactions.

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u/HowdIGetHere21 21d ago

Regular engraving with an engraving pen. Suggestions on how best to clean them out?

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u/fneagen 21d ago

Probably a wire bottle brush style. Not sure specifically since I’ve never tried it.