What is the best material for a time capsule?
Polypropylene, aluminum, and stainless steel are currently considered as acceptable capsule structure materials. Seals are critical; butyl or propylene gaskets are currently favored. Tip #6—Include items that do not require any technology or equipment other than the eye and hand to use and interpret.
What do you bury in a time capsule?
Here are some ideas for what you can put inside a time capsule:
- Newspaper from the day they were born.
- First rattle or spoon.
- A favorite outfit.
- Pictures.
- A letter to the baby.
- Recorded baby coos and giggles.
- A birth announcement and birthday party invitation.
- A hand and footprint.
What is the best material to make a time capsule out of?
Where can I bury my time capsule?
With care, items can be preserved in home living areas and closets. Attics and basements may subject items to harmful extremes in temperature and humidity. Some experts think burial is a risky way to try to preserve items.
Do I have to bury a time capsule?
Seal the capsule inside a 6-mil (0.006 inch) polyethylene bag or wrapping to further protect against water infiltration. If buried, the capsule should be at least three feet below the surface to protect against wide fluctuations in temperature.
How do I create a time capsule?
When making a time capsule with your family it’s a great idea to take everyone’s foot prints and/or hand prints. This can easily be done with some paint, such as acrylic paint. Have everyone press their hands in a thin layer of paint then push their hand flat onto a piece of paper. Repeat the process with your feet.
What are some time capsule ideas?
10 cool time capsule ideas Birthday time capsule. John and Sherry from Young House Love made a time capsule for their daughter on her first birthday, to be opened on her 18th. Holiday memory jars. Time capsules don’t necessarily need to be buried or hidden away. Paint tin time capsule. Shadow box memories. Sealed surprises. Instagram poster. Wedding day time capsule.
What did you put in the time capsule?
There are many items to include in a time capsule. It is a personalized item. For example: Copies of birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, report cards or any other important and milestone moment paperwork. Cards, emails, photographs. Flowers from your wedding day or locks of hair.
