Believe it or not, plain, white, flat-bottom coffee filters and a funnel are the best way to drain enamels you have washed. This is especially important with transparent enamels, not as critical for opaques. First, put a coffee filter into the funnel and place these into a jar or glass to catch the wash water. Don’t pour the wash water down the drain! Let it evaporate, and wipe the residue out of the jar onto a paper towel. Dispose of that paper towel in the trash. Here’s how to wash your enamel:
1 Pour a small amount of desired enamel into a clear shot glass with straight sides.
2 Add some distilled water and swirl the enamel and water around.
3 Let the shot glass sit for a minute or two.
4 Pour off the wash water (not the enamel) into the coffee filter.
5 repeat this process until the wash water runs clear. This usually takes 2 to 3 washings.
6 Transfer the washed enamel to a storage container and label it.
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