Is this a Fuller's substitute?

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:16 pm

I have heard that Fullers Earth is essentially the same stuff used to soak up grease and stuff. I can get this stuff at one of the local auto parts shops:

"Made from diatomaceous earth, a naturally occurring mineral with superior absorption ability, this high quality product delivers 50% more absorbency per pound than clay alternatives."

Do you guys think this would work for dirtying up my gear? I'm going to go buy some and give it a try.

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sat May 17, 2008 4:48 pm

I wouldn't chance it. Thats just me though.

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 5:59 pm

Hm. I may get some and test it out on the stunt jacket from Templars that went throught he dishwasher.

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:01 pm

Whenever I use my Fuller's, my dad calls it "diatomaceous earth" like in that caption... but then again, I think he may be crazy. Maybe it'll work...?

Shane

Mola Ram · Post by **Mola Ram** » Sat May 17, 2008 6:05 pm

there was a thread somewhere talking about how diatomaceous earth is one and the same as fullers earth..

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:01 pm

Fuller's earth is any nonplastic clay or claylike earthy material that can be used to decolorize, filter, and purify animal, mineral, and vegetable oils and greases.

...sometimes used by crane operators and their oilers to absorb grease and oil off the brake bands on the winches to make them function properly...

...In addition, it can be used to artificially age costumes, such as jackets, shirts, or archaeologists' fedoras...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller's_earth

I'd go ahead.

Then again, my goat jacket is virtually indestructable.

Regards,
Swindiana

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:04 pm

I added that part about the fedoras!

Shane

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:22 pm

I figured you might have, Shane.

Let's see in how many places we can edit Wiki posts so that it somehow relates to Indiana Jones, shall we?

I'll start with 'Monkey'.

Regards,
Swindiana

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:26 pm

I'll do "dates"

EDIT:

Wikipedia wrote:Dates can also be chopped and used in a range of sweet and savoury dishes, from tajines (tagines) in Morocco to puddings, bread, cakes and other dessert items. Sometimes, dates can be poisoned and fed to monkeys or archaeologists, making them "Bad Dates." Dates are also processed into cubes

Shane

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:40 pm

I found a 40 lb bag of a different brand at the auto zone. AND the bag says 100% fullers earth. So I now have a 40 pound bag of fullers! haha.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:09 pm

McFly wrote:I'll do "dates"

EDIT:
Wikipedia wrote:Dates can also be chopped and used in a range of sweet and savoury dishes, from tajines (tagines) in Morocco to puddings, bread, cakes and other dessert items. Sometimes, dates can be poisoned and fed to monkeys or archaeologists, making them "Bad Dates." Dates are also processed into cubes
Shane

-You didn't, did you? Look what you did!!

Regards,
Swindiana

McFly · Post by **McFly** » Sun May 18, 2008 2:24 am

What can I say? At least I made it subtle! I think we should start a project... just "raid" Wikipedia on the 22nd and change add all SORTS of subtle little changes.

Shane

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun May 18, 2008 4:38 am

Indiana wrote:I found a 40 lb bag of a different brand at the auto zone. AND the bag says 100% fullers earth. So I now have a 40 pound bag of fullers! haha.

I'm guessing this will come in 'gravel' sized chips, just like the cat litter. You'll probably need to find something to grind it down with like a pestle and mortar.

You're going to be one dusty Indy!

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun May 18, 2008 7:40 am

Cat litter should be a good substitute.

Indiana · Post by **Indiana** » Sun May 18, 2008 11:09 am

It is in small chips, but I am going to work some down to a dust this afternoon.

Anyone need any fullers? I have 40 pounds of it!

manu7 · Post by **manu7** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:38 pm

a coffee grinder works real well to get it down to a powder. just dont use it for coffee afterwords

Redinight · Post by **Redinight** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:07 am

I've never found an answer while searching...but Cat litter is ok to use on an AB right? I hope so

I made some "sweat" marks with water and sprinkled away...

Long John Tinfoil · Post by **Long John Tinfoil** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 7:46 am

I've had good success distressing hats by wearing them while working outdoors in all weathers so that they get dirty, wet, sweaty and dusty. Taking no particular care of them leads to a good, SA battering.

zeus36 · Post by **zeus36** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:44 am

Redinight wrote:I've never found an answer while searching...but Cat litter is ok to use on an AB right? I hope so I made some "sweat" marks with water and sprinkled away...

The most common cat litter in use today is made from a natural clay, also known as “diatomaceous earth”, or sodium bentonite. It's formed into pellets and then dried. The pellets absorb several times their dry weight in moisture.

The dust from cat litter is made up of tiny silicon particles. The "bentonite" aspect of the clay is made up of aluminum phyllosilicate (crystalline silica). These silicon particles are a known carcinogen.

Long John Silver · Post by **Long John Silver** » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:00 pm

My apartment is so darn dusty that my Fed 4 is now naturally "Fullerized"!

Interesting stuff!

Regards,
LJS