Here’s a tip for you if you melt your gelatin plates down and reform them if the get cracked and old.
- I microwave the cut up pieces a few minutes at a time and check and stir to make sure that the gelatin is completely fluid again.
- Set your pan on a level surface
- Cover the container of gelatin with a tarlatan or cheese cloth and pour through the screen
- You will catch a lot of ink, and miscellaneous gunk.
Here’s my video about melting down the gelatin in the microwave – enjoy the music and just cut the gelatin up and melt it. Don’t bother with the blender – it is not necessary.
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Happy Printing,
Linda
I assume it would be ok to reliquify on the stovetop as well, as I do not own a microwave.
Maybe with a double boiler, or low heat and a little water. You will have to experiment. I tried it once and did not pay attention and burned it. But I think it is possible. Let me know how it goes.