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Where and How do you STore your Inks?

1.5K views 5 replies 5 participants last post by  HRH  
#1 ·
I refer typically to the white ink as I'm informed that once the contents of the ink seperate, they can't be re-mixed!

So we all like to keep spare inks in stock, what procedures do you undertake to stop thes ink's components from seperating and where do you keep them?

John
 
#2 · (Edited)
If the white ink is in open bottles it's shelf life is somewhat reduced and should be in constant motion or shaken every couple of days. The latest generation of white ink can be remixed even after settling but will take some heavy agitation and shearing.

If your white ink is in a sealed vacuum packed bag the shelf life is greatly extended and should be shaken weekly. This is the preferred method since the ink is in it's own invironment and will not induce air when shaken.

The color ink is not as sensitive but still should be shaken from time to time.
Again closed bags will extent the life of both inks.

In both cases keeping the storage temperature should be under 70F or 21C.
 
#6 ·
Dupont, in their data sheet, recommends continuously rolling the white ink to extend the shelf line from 6 months to 1 year. I don't use enough ink yet to require the nice setup you have so I have the white ink bottles on a couple of rock tumblers.