Use copper, or it could have been brass (I donβt remember) this thing resists everything and lasts longer - and itβs even cheaper
this post was submitted on 29 Oct 2024
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Why not just use actual cuneiform?
You got me there. Too many extra words.
You wouldn't be the first! If you do do it, then you should make a video for us here on Lemmy β€οΈ
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Screw it go for it think the only thing holding you down is cost of materials and machining especially if you're adding a message to it, if its just an artifact/statue you're shooting for maybe opt for a more budget and workable material than tungsten. Some kind of industrial metal you can work with like steel or even aluminum may be a better alternative stone material (granite or marble) being the best IMO for longevity, encase it in epoxy and then put in a PVC pipe with desiccant for added measure. Finding a location where it won't be disturbed is probably the hardest part of this. Can't be exposed to UV light or harsh chemicals, so ocean is out (think its illegal to dump there too). If burying, it needs to be below the frost line for sure in fairly stable ground, with good chemical makeup of the soil, where people won't interact with it. I personally can't come up with a legal means so you might have to get permission from some kind of protected grounds like a national park or something. Even then at most it will last maybe a couple thousand years, longer if using stone material instead of metal
You are not helpful.
Can't wait for them to find your masterpiece in a couple of millennia
It will, of course, have dickbutt.
Whatever rocks your boat. Until you're not hurting anyone, commission away.
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