Two thoughts on this:
I've frequently seen blades that come in a dispenser with a slotted repository to put used blades in. Once the dispenser is empty & the repository full, just toss it, though I like the idea of recycling the metal better.
I met a fellow once who kept his used blades and renewed the edge with a diamond sharpener. They weren't quite a sharp as new after he worked them over, but he was still able to put a nice edge on them and get years of use out of them while saving a little $.
Brenden
--- On Wed, 5/4/11, Consie Powell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Consie Powell <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [SCIART] disposing of blades
To: [log in to unmask]
Date:
Wednesday, May 4, 2011, 11:41 AM
This is a good question; I've thought about this too, and have only
just now come up with this thought: Considering that those blades
are just metal (they are not like medical sharps that could have had
drugs or bodily fluids on them), would it not make sense to find a
way to simple put them with metal recycling? What if a person were
to keep a metal can (say, like from a can of tomatoes) and also hang
on to the metal lid after removing it with the can opener... Then
put the blades into the metal can, and when it's time to put it in
recycling, wedge the metal lid down atop the blades. Maybe even put
some painter's tape to make sure the metal lid doesn't come out.
Then put the can into metal recycling. This seems like a good idea
to me. Is there something I'm missing, thinking this way?
Consie
On 5/4/11 9:59 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
(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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Feltner Artist, LLC
P.O. Box 325
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0538
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
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 7:46
PM
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
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