Aloha, fun & authoritative answers -- no cost, no registration, no passwords, no popups
(as an eBay Partner & Amazon Affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases)

Where the
world gathers for metal finishing
Q&As since 1989

-----

My decorations stuck together

I made candy canes out of wood to stake in my yard for Christmas. They were stacked in the attic. When I took them down the were stuck together. Many of them need to be touched up. Is there some way to prevent this from happening again?

Laura Hagerman
hobby - Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2003

Don't lick them . . .

Actually, whatever paint you used did not dry/cure right or was hydroscopic (moisture absorbing). Was it epoxy by any chance? Insufficient hardener will leave epoxy forever uncured.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2003

(No "dead threads" here! If this page isn't currently on the Hotline your Q, A, or Comment will restore it)

Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread

Disclaimer: It's not possible to fully diagnose a finishing problem or the hazards of an operation via these pages. All information presented is for general reference and does not represent a professional opinion nor the policy of an author's employer. The internet is largely anonymous & unvetted; some names may be fictitious and some recommendations might be harmful.

If you are seeking a product or service related to metal finishing, please check these Directories: