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Good idea, thanks. We have a hazardous waste collection program, too, I will take them there. Gail On 5/4/11 11:09 AM, Barbara Harmon wrote: > I save 'em and take them to our fire department where they have a > hazardous waste disposal..... > > Barbara Harmon > www.barbaraharmon.com <http://www.barbaraharmon.com> > http://harmon-murals.blogspot.com/ > http://bharmon.blogspot.com/ > 508-430-8308 > > > > 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? >> >> Gail >> >> >> >> On 5/4/11 10:26 AM, Linda Feltner wrote: >>> 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 >>> <http://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 >>> >>> _____________________ >>> Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC >>> P.O. Box 325 >>> Hereford, AZ 85615 >>> (520) 803-0538 >>> www.lindafeltner.com <http://www.lindafeltner.com> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> 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, Annie >>>>> *From:* Brie Dodson <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:46 PM >>>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [SCIART] Masking liquids >>>>> I'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. B >>>>> On 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 >>>>>> _____________________ >>>>>> Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC >>>>>> P.O. Box 325 >>>>>> Hereford, AZ 85615 >>>>>> (520) 803-0538 >>>>>> www.lindafeltner.com <http://www.lindafeltner.com/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>>> >>>>>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>>>>> instructions at >>>>>> http://citnews.unl.edu/presentmethods_lana/listserv/index.html >>>>>> >>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>>>> instructions at >>>>> http://citnews.unl.edu/presentmethods_lana/listserv/index.html >>>>> >>>>> ________________________________________________ >>>>> >>>>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>>>> instructions at >>>>> http://citnews.unl.edu/presentmethods_lana/listserv/index.html >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Consie Powell >>>> www.consiepowell.com >>>> www.science-art.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ________________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>>> instructions at >>>> http://citnews.unl.edu/presentmethods_lana/listserv/index.html >>>> >>> >>> ________________________________________________ >>> >>> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? Follow the >>> instructions at >>> http://citnews.unl.edu/presentmethods_lana/listserv/index.html >>> >> >> -- >> Gail Guth >> Guth Illustration & Design >> 139 Lathrop Avenue >> Battle Creek, MI 49014-5076 >> 269-963-1311 >> [log in to unmask] >> www.guthillustration.com >> guthillustration.com >> >> ________________________________________________ >> >> Need to leave or subscribe to the Sciart-L listserv? 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