[Jewelry making - Article 00243] - Re: [Orchid] Dirilyte

[Judy Hoch]

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    Yes I know about dirilyte. It was a flatware option mid 20th
    century. I had a set of flatware with the salt and pepper shakers
    that you have. The material was a rosy bronze, and originally was
    coated to retard tarnish. I got rid of it when it became obvious that
    it couldn't go in the dishwasher. Who want to hand was flatware?

    Your problem is the salt has corroded the interior. First I'd try to
    shake all the salt out, and then soak the shaker in hot water for a
    while to dissolve what's left inside. Then because the silly things
    are shaped so you really can't get a grip on them, use a couple of
    the thin rubber jar opener helpers to try and open it. If that
    doesn't work, squirt some LPS - from any ACE hardware store on the
    seam that screws together to loosen it.

    If all else fails, drill a hole in the bottom, and use a rubber plug
    to fill and empty the shaker. And don't leave salt in it. You will
    need to make a jig to hold it to drill, again the bullet shape is
    hopeless to grip.

Judy Hoch

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