Texture Paste

[Ozpom]

Has anyone had problems with their jar of texture paste drying up? I have a new jar of Ranger's Texture Paste and only half used it and already it's solid. Is this what usually happens with paste if not used quickly or will I just have had a bad batch? I thought if the lid was sealed it would last for a while.

Happy day everyone

[Cook22]

The one I mostly use is a Winsor & Newton one from the Galeria range; I've probably had it for 3 years and it's still fine. I suspect that humidity and temperature might mean that not everyone has the same experience with certain supplies.

[Scrapjanny]

I use the Golden's brand at home, and it hasn't dried out yet. I've had it many years. I've used other brands, and they seem to dry out much more quickly.

[Louisa May]

Have you tried making your own? I'm going to try this woman's recipe because mine leeps drying out. I really like the texture she ended up with: She says in her air tight jar, the paste will last about 10 months before it starts to dry out.

[MariLynn]

I make my own texture paste too. Just a little at a time so if it dries out no big waste.

[susie australia]

Jayne I had the same bad result with the Ranger texture paste, paint and pens. Their inks continue to be fabulous quality, but I can't say the same for many of their products. The craft store I previously worked in would not guarantee any Ranger product once it was opened. Monte Art el cheapo stuff is a good buy, it colours up well with re-inkers too.

[Louisa May]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MariLynn

I make my own texture paste too. Just a little at a time so if it dries out no big waste.

That's a good idea. I'll do that too. In the video she's making what looks to me like a big batch.

[lovinpaper]

I thought I would post the thread I started about texture paste here:

texture paste by lovinpaper at Splitcoaststampers


I finally gave up on my texture paste and purchased a new jar. It has been a few months and I haven't used it, but one time. I better go look as it may already be dried up. I think it dries quickly, even when the lid is on tight. I like Susie's response after working in a store. It must be everyone who purchases this product and has this problem.

[Scrapjanny]

I'm not surprised about the Ranger products. I bought some Enamel Accents in various colors at an expo, didn't even open them for a few months, and they discolored in the bottles. I sent them pictures, including pictures of the codes on the bottles (which they said they needed), and the replacements arrived with the same discoloration. I emailed them to thank them, but told them that I was very disappointed in the poor quality of these products. They never replied. A year or two ago, I had a problem with another Ranger product (I can't remember which one), and they actually wouldn't help me. They said that I would have to return the product to the store where I had bought it (over an hour's drive for me). I now hesitate to buy their products, because their customer service has slipped, and so has the quality of some of their products.

[Ozpom]

Thanks ladies for your comments. I will throw the Rangers one out. I do have a new brand that I bought.....can't remember the brand.....but so far seems ok. I will also check out other brands when I'm shopping....or may have a go at making my own. That would be something new for me and looks easy and cost effective.

It's good to know that I'm not alone on this and I won't buy Rangers paste in future.


Thanks again and happy day