Potassium Permanganate. Use and handling.

Southclaw

Southclaw

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I got some Potassium Permanganate in the mail the other day. Shipping was pricey.
So my question is, how should I mix it, and at what ratios? I would like to paint it on the antler rather then dipping it. Also once I do mix some of it with water what should I store it in? Will it corrode metal? Will it corrode the metal lid on a glass jar?:confused:
 
I just have the mix in a plastic container.Its actually one of those lunchmeat containers with a lid.It will only saturate so much.I mixed in too much and it just clumps on the bottom.Wear gloves.It stains skin,clothing,and everything else like crazy.
 
I use PP a lot coloring stag. You should mix until saturated. Remember..this is not a stain but an oxidizer....it burns the stag. Once a particular drop or whatever hits the stag it is finished. You must constantly swirl the stag in the brew to achieve the desired color. Many times the best bet is to mix to stronger than saturation, with PP crystals still on bottom of container, and let these crystals sit in the grooves of the stag a bit longer...thus achieving darker grooves and lighter exterior. Let this stag sit until dry and lightly pick or brush off PP into your container. Buff with a brass brush. Now....with the statement that you must let the stag swirl in the brew...you can still color the stag with a brush or Qtip but the coloring is very faint....turning white interior stag to Khaki color stag or a bit darker with multiple coats. The coloring of stag with a Qtip , for example, is used for coloring the interior of two really different colored pcs of stag to achieve harmony.....or similar color. ANother trick with PP is to dip an leave until desired color is achieved and then immediately dip in water. This stops the oxidizing at the color desired. Dry sufficiently and there ya go!
 
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the leftovers would be handy for starting fires with, a small pile of powered PP and a couple drops of glycerin will give you a Les Stroud survival fire
 
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