[Jewelry making - Article 00131] - [Orchid] Storing boric acid and alcohol mix

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    No matter what sort of container I store my boric acid/alcohol
    solution in, it gradually re-crystalizes on the rim of the container
    and cap, making it increasingly harder and harder to seal the jar
    (and increasing the rate at which the alcohol evaporates.) I finally
    bit the bullet and purchased an expensive wide-mouthed heavy glass
    jar and lid with ground glass edges from Rio, of the sort often used
    by watchmakers. In theory, the ground glass of the jar rim and lid
    seal so tightly as to prevent evaporation, and for that reason, this
    is often seen on perfume vials and vinegar cruits. So, did my
    expensive purchase solve the "blooming" of boric acid crystals? Nope
    -- I did just as well with a mustard jar. Not only is this
    frustrating and wasteful, I'm also not thrilled to have this
    volatile, toxic stuff evaporating out into my studio. 

    So, my friends, how do you store your boric acid/alcohol mix and how
    do you resolve this problem? 

Many thanks,
Susannah Ravenswing
Jewels of the Spirit
Germanton, NC 27019

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