I’m about to venture into new territory by using analine dye on a mission style bookcase. I’ve gotten a small assortment of powdered dye and don’t see any issues in making the liquid dye solution.
The question I do have is what the proper way is to store the excess?
I’m concerned about fading or separating if indeed those are issues of concern. If so, what can be done either before or afterward?
Is plastic OK? I know that metal containers are out due to the acidic nature of the dyes, but someone else stated that glass is the only way to go. Since the stuff isn’t cheap I would appreciate any advice.
Thanks!
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Windy Wood
From the Helderberg Mountains
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If you have a Walmart in your area (and who doesn't these days), they sell glass jars in various sizes intended for caning. You must buy a case of 12, but they are very inexpensive.
I buy the "wide-mouth" version. And they also separately sell screw-on lids -- to replace the old style two part lids that come with the jars.
These jars are endlessly useful for a variety of finishing supplies.
Grocery stores have them too. Anything but walmart please.
Oh boy -- glass jars full of dye. In my shop they'd find a way to smash on the floor, probably dyeing a nearly-finished piece of furniture. Instead, mix up only as much liquid dye as you think you need, and throw out any excess. Store the dye in the dry form in whatever container you bought it in. In addition to a smaller chance of disaster, the dry form takes less room.
I've stored liquid dye in plastic bottles for several years and there does not seem to be any problem. I have never read that plastic could be a problem. The bottles I use come from a kitchen supply house for the purpose of holding ketchup. They have the little nozzle which is convenient for squeezing out a small amount of dye with minimal risk of spillage.
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