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Re: [BKARTS] alum and paste
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Another method is to tape a dental dam (those cotton rolls) inside the lid
of the paste container that's been dipped in alcohol--not too wet. That's a
good anti-bacterial too.
Signa
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From: Book_Arts-L [mailto:BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Carol Pratt
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 9:18 PM
To: BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: alum and paste
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I use a drop or two of oil of cloves on the lid of the paste container.=20=
The vapors keep the paste from spoiling for a very long time, two to=20=
three weeks. The paste supply is kept in the refrigerator and smallish=20=
amounts are scooped into a smaller container (also treated to a drop of=20=
clove oil on the lid). These smaller paste jars stay on the bench till=20=
used. They seldom mold, even in the summer. If the paste gets too=20
watery, I drain off the fluids, leave the lid off to dry it out some. =20=
The resulting paste becomes wonderfully smooth and sticky=97a real joy =
to=20
use. If the paste gets a slightly "off" smell, it goes out, but by=20
then it's mostly gone anyway.
I make my paste in a saucier, which I bought several years ago. I've=20
also made paste in the microwave, which works well, but you do=20
sacrifice a little tack to gain speed.
I have never used alum or thymol. The drops of oil of clove seems to=20
stay on the lid and out of the paste. Works for me, and the bottle of=20=
oil that I bought ten years ago is still far from empty.
Carol
Eugene, OR
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On Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at 12:48 PM, Lewis wrote:
> I understand that adding alum to paste will extend its shelf life. I'm=20=
> not
> sure what the proportions of alum to paste should be and would=20
> appreciate
> any information concerning this. If anyone has any other tips on=20
> preserving
> paste I would love to hear them. I'm tired of paste going watery (and
> useless) in less than a week.
>
> Sincerely.
>
> Richard Lewis
>
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