[Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about plastic

[River Woman]

I bought those little bags of cedar chips, they are soft and small, and put 
them in the drawers with my yarns. They smell nice.  I was wondering though, 
because plastic is an OIL product - so maybe that is what the smell is?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:49 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about plastic


>
> I bought some shallow containers that have clasps at each end to lock 
> them.  I found them at I think, giant.  I use them for beads and to stand 
> my items up for display.  I noticed, at my craft table last week, I could 
> still smell the plastic oder of the containers.
> I wash everything with dish soap and or sanitary wipes, before use.  It 
> depends on the size.  good thing my items are in plastic.
> I also have noticed, some plastic bags have a charcole smell.  I let them 
> air out, before use.  Is this an oder eater smell or will it be obsorbed 
> by the items?
>
> This is a new topic, I think.
>
> terry P.
>
>
> Theresa L. Powers (Terry)
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