Messy Medium Jar Tip

[mpizzazz]

Here is a little tip about those messy jars of gel medium. Mine always built up a thick layer of dried medium around the edges where I would wipe the brush. But when I opened the last jar I bought, I pulled the foil seal back half way and folded it under so I could use that edge to wipe my brush against and not the rim of the jar. It worked great for about half the jar and then needed replacing.
I took a piece of rigid but thin plastic from a discarded pen holder and cut it into a semi circle. I glued it on to the jar edge with the Ultimate Glue. The jar lid still closes tightly over it. I have a new edge to wipe my brush on for the rest of the jar.

[Ruth Ann Landry]

great idea...i have that messy problem...will try that!

[jdrhope]

thanks for sharing

[ChristyB]

I have that problem too.
I'll have to try this

[mpizzazz]

yes, and please, admire the nice clean rim. Usually by the time I get down to the bottom of the jar, I can barely get the brush down through all the gunk cemented around the rim.

[troublesmom]

Wonderful idea. I fight with mine trying to get it open at times.

[pamcook]

I'm going to confess - I usually apply my gel medium with my fingers. This is a great idea and will work well to clean off most of the medium before I go wash my hands!

[mpizzazz]

Wonderful idea. I fight with mine trying to get it open at times.

Yeah, forgot to mention that. The jar lid was always stuck before but not now. Even using your fingers, Pam, this would be a good way to wipe off the excess. Maybe curving the shape of the plastic instead of straight across would be better for fingers.

[djenns]

What a great idea - and I think it would help even on things in the frig

Diana

[clamscrapper]

Great idea, my lid gets stuck too. I'm like Pam and usually use my fingers, but think I'll try this tip to keep lid from sticking.

[Paula]

Thanks for the tip--such a great idea!!!!