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Offline 3Deep

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WB inks
« on: February 15, 2016, 02:09:27 PM »
How long can waterbase ink last?
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Offline Ross_S

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Re: WB inks
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2016, 02:22:19 PM »
Couldn't give you an exact answer but as long as there is not discharge agent (Obvious) and you keep it sealed I'd say over a year.  I know I just pulled some off the shelf that I know is a year old and I just stirred it up (Add i lil water if chunky looking) and it was good to go.  Magma brand

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Re: WB inks
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2016, 02:33:19 PM »
I am still using sericol inks that are 3 years old and work just fine.
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Offline Underbase37

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Re: WB inks
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2016, 02:56:23 PM »
As long as they don't mold or dry out.

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Re: WB inks
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2016, 03:31:34 PM »
Back in the '90's , I used to have and use Union Aerotex and Unidye that was 5-10 years old
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Re: WB inks
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2016, 03:39:27 PM »
That is some of the inks I have now Frog along with some speedball waterbase inks, I know years ago we use to print golf towels for the bank across from us, and that's why we still have it.
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Re: WB inks
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2016, 03:41:28 PM »
Used 'em for air brushing as well. Way cheaper than the little bottles often sold for that.
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Offline Rob Coleman

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Re: WB inks
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2016, 03:53:57 PM »
Anything with a blowing agent will tend to have a shorter shelf life - suedes, puffs, etc.

Also, if a waterbase goes off, it will generally appear curdled like cottage cheese and/or have a pungent odor.
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