Hide Glue Crystal Storeage

[Stephen Birkett]

Gordon asked,

>List.  Received my first 5 lb bag of hide glue crystals in
>preparation of  installing new hammers.  The crystals are now in a
>plastic "Zip Lock" bag.  Is it wise to leave the crystals in the
>"baggie" or should they be stored in a metal or glass container to
>keep out the humidity?

The stuff is pretty inert, so you don't need to fuss about storage. I keep 
mine in the 50 kg burlap bag it comes in from the company that makes it.

Stephen