Tommy
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Post by Tommy on Feb 26, 2014 15:13:58 GMT -5
Once LOS is mixed with water does it keep on the shelf and for how long in your experience? I mixed up a batch in a jar of water, used it once with great results then tried to use it again a week later and it didn't get the piece very much darker at all.
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Post by radio on Feb 26, 2014 15:20:28 GMT -5
I've used it a week or so later with good results, but it needs to be at a pretty warm temp. I would not advise heating a batch in the house:-0
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 26, 2014 16:13:22 GMT -5
I usually only mix what I need and pour it out, but you can save it with a lid. As the color goes milky it loses potency. Like Radio says the warmer the better, especially when it is weak.
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Post by Tommy on Feb 26, 2014 23:53:41 GMT -5
Thanks both ... that's what I forgot haha. The second time around was at room temperature.
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 27, 2014 7:43:20 GMT -5
I mixed a batch at double strength, 2 tsp? in about 10oz of water. I have been using the same batch for 20 days. As of last night it is still working very well. I have used it on 50-60 wraps total. I keep it and use it in a mason jar with an airtight lid. Also, I have never remembered to heat it any. I keep it stored in a box in the garage, so it has actually been well below room temperature...
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Post by radio on Feb 27, 2014 9:05:14 GMT -5
I mixed a batch at double strength, 2 tsp? in about 10oz of water. I have been using the same batch for 20 days. As of last night it is still working very well. I have used it on 50-60 wraps total. I keep it and use it in a mason jar with an airtight lid. Also, I have never remembered to heat it any. I keep it stored in a box in the garage, so it has actually been well below room temperature... What form is the LOS in? I use the chunks and and only add 1 piece a bit smaller than a Pea to about 6-8 ounces of hot water and it is very yellow and VERY smelly! It will turn a ring or pendant totally black in under a minute |
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Roger
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Post by Roger on Feb 27, 2014 13:02:01 GMT -5
I mixed a batch at double strength, 2 tsp? in about 10oz of water. I have been using the same batch for 20 days. As of last night it is still working very well. I have used it on 50-60 wraps total. I keep it and use it in a mason jar with an airtight lid. Also, I have never remembered to heat it any. I keep it stored in a box in the garage, so it has actually been well below room temperature... What form is the LOS in? I use the chunks and and only add 1 piece a bit smaller than a Pea to about 6-8 ounces of hot water and it is very yellow and VERY smelly! It will turn a ring or pendant totally black in under a minute I use the gel from Rio Grand. It is also fragrant and yellows the water lol |
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