Modostuc

Renita Ryan <ryan.renita [at] dpc__sa__gov__au> writes

>Our lab purchased a tub of white Modostuc approximately 12 months
>ago. It is the first time we have purchased the product.  Apart from
>occasional use, the tub has sat with its lid on inside a cupboard.
>We were surprised and alarmed to see recently that the whole surface
>of the Modostuc has gone mouldy.  It cannot be salvaged.  Is this
>usual? Should we have kept it in the fridge?  Any ideas or
suggestions welcome.

I have experienced the same issue.  It is possible that keeping it
in the fridge would help.  What I have done, however, is to purchase
the dry Modostuc powder instead (Modostuc 30 riempitivo) and I mix
it with water as I need it.  It is very easy and there is the added
benefit of being able to control consistency by varying the amount
of water added.

I purchase mine as follows:

    <URL:http://www.brushesandtools.com/product/modostuc-30-riempitivo/>

Martin O'Brien
Wooden Object Conservator


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