Balsa Lite

[Steve Dwyer]

I hate to admit it, but I occasionally resort to using balsa lite filler in my builds. Most of the builder videos here never seem to touch the stuff because they are so good at making tight fits throughout their builds.

Anyway, my question is, how do you keep the product from drying out once opened? I've tried cellophane and paper on the jar before tightening the lid, but it seems to dry up quicker than you'd expect. Any recommendations other than practice making tighter fits.

Steve

[doug coursey]

I hate to admit it, but I occasionally resort to using balsa lite filler in my builds. Most of the builder videos here never seem to touch the stuff because they are so good at making tight fits throughout their builds.

Anyway, my question is, how do you keep the product from drying out once opened? I've tried cellophane and paper on the jar before tightening the lid, but it seems to dry up quicker than you'd expect. Any recommendations other than practice making tighter fits.

Steve

I THIN MINE BACK OUT WITH WATER

[Dave Rigotti]

I do this also. I do use distilled water only.  I had a jar of the watered down stuff "grow" something green once.....

I THIN MINE BACK OUT WITH WATER

[Steve Dwyer]

So, if its water based placing a drop or to in the container should keep it from drying out. I'll dig the dried-out bottle out of the trash and see if it can be saved.

Steve

[Ken Culbertson]

So, if its water based placing a drop or to in the container should keep it from drying out. I'll dig the dried-out bottle out of the trash and see if it can be saved.

Steve

It should be, mine was.  Don't use the stuff anymore.  Don't put in too much water.  It thins quickly.

Ken

[Istvan Travnik]

My bet for the absolute tight, long time hermetization of bottles/jugs:
My favorite cheese is the "Babybel" from Holland.
Small 2" or 2 1/2 dia cheeses, having purple colored 1/8" thick vax coating.
This type of vax is not rigid: can be melted easily by hotgun, in a spoon. Before turning the cap on, immerse the thread of bottle, turn on the cap, and heat again.
(If you cannot find "Babybel" in your grocery/supermarket, other vaxes can be useful... )   
Istvan