Help me shellac my matzoh balls
April 22, 2009 1:54 AM Subscribe
I dumped a substantial portion of matzoh ball soup on a canvas. After it dries I'm going to glue the larger chunks down, and then I need to varnish/shellac/something the canvas. What would work best?
The biggest chunks are the matzoh balls themselves, and some big pieces of carrots and zucchini. Is there something I can spray or paint on that will keep it from smelling so that I can hang it up? This only needs to last for a couple of weeks, so it doesn't have to be long term. Thanks!
The biggest chunks are the matzoh balls themselves, and some big pieces of carrots and zucchini. Is there something I can spray or paint on that will keep it from smelling so that I can hang it up? This only needs to last for a couple of weeks, so it doesn't have to be long term. Thanks!
Dehydrating the veg will help stop them from smelling. Maybe a warm hairdryer?
posted by Solomon at 2:44 AM on April 22, 2009
posted by Solomon at 2:44 AM on April 22, 2009
I'd pour salt all over it, leave it for a few days, and then brush it off. I don't know that sealing it would be a good idea—I think that would just trap the moisture inside and accelerate the decomposition.
posted by bricoleur at 2:59 AM on April 22, 2009
posted by bricoleur at 2:59 AM on April 22, 2009
Hey, thanks for posting this- I had a project idea involving using some sort of acrylic spray to preserve an art piece involving cookies and icing. My thought was that it such a treatment wouldn't halt decomposition entirely, but it would delay it and preserve the biological matter for as long as possible. Looking forward to hearing any possible solutions.
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 3:52 AM on April 22, 2009
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 3:52 AM on April 22, 2009
I would remove the matzah balls & veggies, prop them up on tooth picks or chop sticks, hit them with 6-8 coats of spray shellac and then re-adhere them. My fast guess is that the shellac will give you lovely balls, but will not adhere well to the wet veggies. Drying them with a paper towel/salt may help.
posted by ladypants at 5:15 AM on April 22, 2009
posted by ladypants at 5:15 AM on April 22, 2009
I've preserved flowers in full blossom by covering them in a bowl of standard kitty litter and microwaving it for a few minutes - it keeps the shape perfectly while drying the hell out of it. Perhaps try to do this with a test of veg and matzo balls? And then, shellac.
posted by katiecat at 7:36 AM on April 22, 2009
posted by katiecat at 7:36 AM on April 22, 2009
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posted by andoatnp at 1:58 AM on April 22, 2009