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Offline Aaron1726

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Storing processed pine pitch
« on: December 10, 2023, 10:02:12 pm »
Just thought I'd share this if anyone else would benefit from it.  One issue that I've had with trying to amass a quantity of pitch is that I run out of empty metal containers to store my strained pitch in.  And the I have to heat the whole thing no matter how much I need for glue, or other use.  I was in wally world the other day and saw these silicon molds for candy making and though, wonder if pitch would be ok in these?  So I grabbed one and gave it a try.  It works great.  I can melt some globs of fresh pitch, strain it and then pour into the molds.  Once it cools I pop out the little nuggets and I've been storing them in a mason jar.  When I need some for what ever project I'm doing I can grab a nugget or 2 and there you go.  Any way, just though I'd share and also wonder what others do to save their pitch.  Here's a few pics of the mold, in use, and my stash so far in the jar.  Take care.

Offline Pappy

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Re: Storing processed pine pitch
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2023, 10:33:53 pm »
That’s a great idea, thanks for sharing, I am going to give that a try. Pappy
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Offline White Falcon

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Re: Storing processed pine pitch
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2023, 11:01:34 am »
Great idea.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Storing processed pine pitch
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2023, 08:56:14 pm »
Oooh! Root beer candies! *pops one in my mouth*   :-[
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Re: Storing processed pine pitch
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2023, 11:38:23 pm »
Brilliant!  Thanks for sharing.

Oooh! Root beer candies! *pops one in my mouth*   :-[
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