fun with silica packets, chapter 2

[marcicat]

In what was surely a 'funniest home videos'-worthy fumble, I managed to spill my water bottle in a dramatic way last night. (The good news: the computer did not get wet! The bad news: Pretty much everything else within a five-foot diameter DID get wet.)

Most things seemed pretty okay -- it wasn't a huge quantity of water, it just had an impressive splash zone. And it was water, not something more challenging to clean up. But a small amount of water got on a postcard that I really like, and you know how you can blot it off with a paper towel, but it's still kind of damp, and you just *know* it's going to dry all wavy and stuff?

I figured I might as well try the magic of silica packets, so I (carefully) stashed the postcard in the bag of packets overnight. Success! It's totally dry, with not a single wrinkle in sight. Silica packets: saving the day again! For free!

Comments

[china_shop]

This has become suddenly RTMI! Where did you get the silica packets -- did you buy them online?

[marcicat]

I've just been collecting them from things like empty supplement bottles and stuff I've bought (backpacks and sneakers both seem to come with silica packets?) But I'm sure they can also be purchased online -- I hope they are helpful!

[china_shop]

Thanks! <3