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Re: Tempera Paint Mysteries

From: mscurfield (mscurfield)
Date: Thu Feb 24 2000 - 07:29:31 PST

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    Dear Binney and Smith,

    Thanks for the quick response. I understand that paint has a shelf life, but why is the Artista II tempera paint OK when the Crayola paint is like jello? They are the same age. The paint came for the warehouse for the Wichita Public Schools. It is a bid item. If you order tempera paint from the warehouse you might get Prang, Crayola, or Artista II. I really dislike the Prang (no coverage), the Crayola turns to jello, the Artista II is great--smooth and creamy the way tempera should be. I have no control over what they send me and my budget is $1 per year per child. I spend probably $500+ of my own money every year to supplement the budget, not to mention scrounging for FREE stuff. So throwing away worthless tempera paint makes me CRANKY!!! I really need your help!
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      From: crayola@binney-smith.com
      To: mscurfield
      Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 12:46 PM
      Subject: Re: Tempera Paint Mysteries

      Dear Marcia,

      Thank you for your request for information regarding the shelf life of Crayola
      tempera paint. While the shelf life of liquid tempera is 3-4 years, the shelf
      life of Crayola powder paint is indefinite when stored in a cool, dry place.
      The paint does not contain any ingredients which would cause it to spoil if
      stored over many years. The preservative in liquid tempera could fail after 3-4
      years.

      If you would like to receive printed information on proper paint storage, please
      call (800) 272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time and a
      representative will be happy to assist you.

      Thank you for your interest in Binney & Smith and Crayola products. Best wishes
      for a colorful future!

      Sincerely,

      BINNEY & SMITH INC.

      Linda Arnold
      Consumer Affairs Representative

      "mscurfield" <mscurfield> on 02/20/2000 10:24:40 PM
                                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                    
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       Subject: Tempera Paint Mysteries
                                                                    

      I have some OLD tempera, maybe five years or more, inherited from another
      teacher. The Crayola tempera is the consistancy of jello. Nothing I have
      tried, incuding a whisk, will make it creamy and smooth again. The Artista II
      tempera (same age) is fine. Both are Binney and Smith products. I don't have
      the time to horse around reconstituting paint, but I don't have the budget to
      throw it out. I know I need to be asking this question of Binney and Smith.
      They are highly reputable--can they help me out?

      On another note, how long will dry tempera be good? I found some dated
      1984--never mixed with water.

      Sincerely,
      Marcia, Derby, KS 

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