I save 'em and take them to our fire department where they have a hazardous waste disposal.....Barbara Harmon508-430-8308
On May 4, 2011, at 10:59 AM, Gail Guth wrote:so how DO you safely dispose of Xacto blades? I have a metal box with a plastic snap lid, cut a slit in the lid and just pop the used blades in there, but it's starting to fill up. From time to time I've had other sharp blades, old knives, etc that I never know what to do with. I don't want to put the out in the trash, but... where else?
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On 5/4/11 10:26 AM, Linda Feltner wrote:[log in to unmask]" type="cite">I cherish ALL my old 35mm film canisters! They are so handy.....I used to put all my used exacto blades in them, when they were full, I'd toss em in the trash. NOW, I keep the canister and find another way to dispose the blades safely.
As an aside: I've found a brilliant set of little containers for pen and Ink, called the "Dinky Dip", from www.paperinkarts.com (Paper & Ink Arts).This allows me to dip the flexible nibs or brush in just far enough. They are clear plastic containers with lids. Four are held in place in a block of wood. YOu can order refill containers, too. They are great for holding in my left hand and working closely. It allows the main bottle of ink, like you said, to not be open all the time.They also carry "Dappen Dishes" small glass containers with no lids.Fascinating assortment of calligraphy supplies, walnut inks, tools, just cool STUFF.
Linda
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On May 3, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Consie Powell wrote:
I've never had any adverse reaction of the soap to the ammonia in masking fluid. Also, I have diluted fluid (that I think is ammonia based) with water, and not had any sort of problem with the functionality of the mask. I did once have remaining water-diluted mask, that went unused for some months, then grow a nice layer of mold on it, which made it ready for the trash. But, considering that mask can go bad, simply by getting too thick, over time, I guess the one time I had mold grow is not all that awful (unless you think what it might say about the water that I added... it wasn't distilled water; just tap water. That was probably a mistake...) I have dealt with thwarting the mask-going-thick problem by not working directly out of the jar of mask (which would mean it stays open) - instead I put about 1/2" of the fluid in a film canister, and work from that. It actually makes it much easier, because I can just hold the little thing in my other hand while I work the brush, and hardly even have to look at the container as I dip.
I'll have to look up Pebeo - I've never heard of it...
consie
On 5/3/11 8:52 PM, Anne Runyon wrote:These replies are helpful as always.I have an additional question.I use the Winsor & Newton art masking fluids, both colourless and the slightly yellow one.I dilute it with ammonia which is one of its ingredients. This seems to work well, but has anyone ever had an issue with the ammonia?Like Consie, I have some nicely pointed synthetic brushes that I use for masking only.I’ll try adding the soap ... which sounds like a good idea ... (unless it reacts adversely with ammonia?)Thanks, AnnieFrom: [log in to unmask]" href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Brie DodsonSent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:46 PMTo: [log in to unmask]" href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]Subject: Re: [SCIART] Masking liquidsI'm fond of the Pebeo masking fluid. It's not a new product, but I have used it for about fifteen years. It's thinner than some of the other masking liquid, making it easier for me to work with, and it is colored gray. BOn May 3, 2011, at 12:17 PM, Linda Feltner wrote:
HI All:Is there any newer product out there that you've tried, that is better than the MasquePen and Shiva Masking liquid, for use on watercolor paper? I've used both, and some others way back (like the Incredible something-or-other).I've heard that if one first coats a small brush with dishwashing liquid, it won't ruin the brush, using it in a latex based mask. I've never tried it, but am always looking for better ways to apply masking liquid. I've tried those "incredible nibs", toothpicks, cheap brushes....I've clogged more Masquepens than I care to admit, even when I clean them thoroughly....can't figure it.always looking for a successful technique.Thanks in advance,Linda
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