Storing Powder Paint

[Kdog]

Question about storing Powder Paint. Since joinng this site, I have accumulated a lot of powder paint and have heard mixed opinions regarding storage and shelf life. A couple custom PC companies I've dealt with have told me keep it dry and cool and no issues.

After filling one of my fluid bed cups, I double bag the powder and store it in a plastic tote below my workbench and thus far no problems. My powder cups get sealed with a lid and get shelved for ready access and again no problems so I must be doing something right.

But, I am still looking for a better way to store my powders. How do y'all store your bulk powder?

 

[hookup]

Easy for me, don't buy bulk. Store in 2oz bottles & custom mixes get's stored in 35mm file canisters

 

[toadfrog]

Heavy zip bags then poly bag and tie. Then keep all types paint in an old fridge at 36 to 40 degrees. Saves me a lot of heart ache .

 

[AllenOK]

...get's stored in 35mm file canisters

What the heck is a 35mm canister?

 

[AllenOK]

Just kidding. I know what they are. Aren't they supposed to be extinct?

 

[plateboater]

Doing the same thing you are doing Kdog.....no problems. Still use the 35MMcases! Handy for all kinds of tasks

 

[LedHed]

Out here humidity is not a problem - store paint in p-cups, old mayonnaise & jelly jars, plastic bags. Recycle my 2oz cups.

Remember the aluminum 35mm canisters...

 

[Kdog]

So far, I've not seen a humidity based problem, Keep mine in the basement. Run a dehumidifier spring thru fall. Did have some clumping with HF white, but fixed that with an old spice grinder (also seemed to make it more flowable). Yes, I remember the aluminum 35mm canisters but they are too small for storing a half pound of powder. Wish I had saved a bunch when I was buring thru film all the time. Todays prices are amazing http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-mixed-Vin...sters-Empty-1-Leather-broke-zip-/201332175931

Found a modern version - decent price for samll amount storage http://www.amazon.com/Film-Canister...29712153&sr=8-2&keywords=35+mm+film+canisters

 

[hookup]

I wish I could get some aluminum 35 mm canisters, but the plastic ones I get for a quarter a piece at the local camera store.

My buddies a smoker and uses them as ashtrays so whenever I see him I pick up a dozen for him.