How long can you store glitter stars?

[dangerousamateur]

I wonder if it's a good idea to produce more D1 stars that I can use up in a few weeks or month.

 

Right now i have a little vacation from my job and I want to make large batch, with preparation for new years eve in mind.

 

What do you think, how long can I store them without loosing much of the effect?

Edited September 19, 2014 by dangerousamateur

[gregh]

If you seal them in an airtight container with a desiccant after they are completely dry, they should keep for at least a year or two, probably more. Just make sure you have a safe place to store them.

[schroedinger]

Just keep 'em dry. If you think of chinese shells, they are often a couple yaers old before they get dired on work without any problems.

[a_bab]

Win#20, kept very dry: after 3 years they worked just as in their first day.

[dangerousamateur]

Thanks.

I made a whole pound now.

 

If I put a desiccant in the box for storage, what should I use?

[a_bab]

The glitters may tend to be a bit hygroscopical if made with sodium bicarbonate.
The silicagel does wonders in a closed environment.

I kept mine without any dessicant, in a well closed plastic box.

[gregh]

Silica Gel is the most common desiccant. It is what you find in the little packets in most everything you buy. You should be able to easily find some with a web search. Calcium Chloride could also be used. It is the ingredient in products like DampRid.

[pyrojig]

If stored proper , these stars should last indefinitely . Water with-in the star, or exposure to the elements may cause a degrading in the star. Otherwise You have lots of time my friend.