dry ice to freeze a small model

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dry ice to freeze a small model

Post by N3RD »

Hey guys!

I'm looking into freezing a model (3x3 inches) I made out of thick paper. The goal is to end up with no water or liquid for that matter at all! I found some instructions on using a fire extinguisher but I'm afraid that won't cut it… at least I wouldn't have one solid block with my little model in it… :cry:

Can anyone please please help me/have an idea how I could achieve that?

thank you so much

N3RD :idea:
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Re: dry ice to freeze a small model

Post by norman40 »

Hello N3RD,

Are you trying to end up with your model in a block of ice? And you want to avoid wetting the thick paper during the freezing process?

If so, one idea might be to make your model from a material that doesn’t absorb water. Perhaps you could use a poster board or a coated paper material.

I hope this helps and good luck with your project. Please post again if you have more questions.

A. Norman
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