by dejure » 03 May 2009 11:58
In the old days, they used water glass (sodium silicate) and dipped the eggs in it to seal them, extending the storage life. You can also use it to seal wood, concrete, or other surfaces, but it must be heated to avoid it leaching away in the rain and such.
In the old days, they used water glass (sodium silicate) and dipped the eggs in it to seal them, extending the storage life. You can also use it to seal wood, concrete, or other surfaces, but it must be heated to avoid it leaching away in the rain and such.