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shatteringglass · 2006-07-04, 13:33

I went to see José González last night. It was a great concert. At various times during the show, he was wearing a mask he made out of a pita. After the show, my friend was able to get the pita mask by asking one of the stage hands. Now, we really want to keep this souvenir for a while, so how would I go about preserving this piece of pita bread? Would just drying it out work? I'm hesitant about varnishing it, or vacuum sealing it. The pita's pretty dry and rigid right now, so it might crack with any pressure.

billybobsky · 2006-07-04, 14:14

There are three things that you absolutely must do to preserve it:

1) You must sterilize it. Autoclaving won't work as it will destroy it.

2) You must coat it with some sort of varnish to prevent microbial colonization; you must do this while it is sterile.

3) You must keep it in cool dry place in perpetuity.

Artap99 · 2006-07-04, 17:16

Bobsky knows his pita.

Brad · 2006-07-04, 17:28

I pita the fool.

Kickaha · 2006-07-04, 17:31

Well, you could try drying it while pressing it to a form, like a mannequin head. Then lacquer the crap out of it, and display it/store it on the head.

Ebby · 2006-07-04, 17:31

I nominate this thread for the "I-didn't-expect-this-when-I-woke-up-this-morning" award.

But hey, at least I'll learn something new today.

ironlung · 2006-07-04, 20:59

Put it in salt like people used to do in the old days? Would prevent microbial degradation and you would be able to keep it at room temperature. You could freeze it (use dry ice) and that should keep it good for as long as you want.

billybobsky · 2006-07-04, 21:37

I should mention that my method allows the pita to be displayed forever.

shatteringglass · 2006-07-04, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebby

I nominate this thread for the "I-didn't-expect-this-when-I-woke-up-this-morning" award.

But hey, at least I'll learn something new today.

Yeah, I'm full of these kinds of surprises.

psmith2.0 · 2006-07-04, 22:23

I love pita bread. And garlic hummus (did I spell that right?).

Artap99 · 2006-07-04, 22:36

I've thought a lot about this since my first post. And if you guys were really fans of the artist, you would eat it.

Ebby · 2006-07-04, 22:39

Someone is calling in sick tomorrow.

Ryan · 2006-07-04, 22:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by pscates2.0

I love pita bread. And garlic hummus (did I spell that right?).

Have you ever tried pita *chips* with hummus? That's one of my favorite snacks.

thegeriatric · 2006-07-05, 06:23

Hmmmmmm......Pita Bread

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billybobsky BANNED I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Inner Swabia. If you have to ask twice, don't.	2006-07-04, 14:14 There are three things that you absolutely must do to preserve it: 1) You must sterilize it. Autoclaving won't work as it will destroy it. 2) You must coat it with some sort of varnish to prevent microbial colonization; you must do this while it is sterile. 3) You must keep it in cool dry place in perpetuity.
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Artap99 Totally awesome. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC	2006-07-04, 17:16 Bobsky knows his pita.
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Brad Selfish Heathen administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Zone of Pain	2006-07-04, 17:28 I pita the fool.
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Kickaha Veteran Member Join Date: May 2004	2006-07-04, 17:31 Well, you could try drying it while pressing it to a form, like a mannequin head. Then lacquer the crap out of it, and display it/store it on the head.
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Ebby Subdued and Medicated Join Date: May 2004 Location: Over Yander	2006-07-04, 17:31 I nominate this thread for the "I-didn't-expect-this-when-I-woke-up-this-morning" award. But hey, at least I'll learn something new today.
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ironlung Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: "Chambana", IL	2006-07-04, 20:59 Put it in salt like people used to do in the old days? Would prevent microbial degradation and you would be able to keep it at room temperature. You could freeze it (use dry ice) and that should keep it good for as long as you want.
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billybobsky BANNED I am worthless beyond hope. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Inner Swabia. If you have to ask twice, don't.	2006-07-04, 21:37 I should mention that my method allows the pita to be displayed forever.
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psmith2.0 Mr. Vieira Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee	2006-07-04, 22:23 I love pita bread. And garlic hummus (did I spell that right?).
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Artap99 Totally awesome. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC	2006-07-04, 22:36 I've thought a lot about this since my first post. And if you guys were really fans of the artist, you would eat it.
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Ebby Subdued and Medicated Join Date: May 2004 Location: Over Yander	2006-07-04, 22:39 Someone is calling in sick tomorrow.
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thegeriatric geri to my friends Join Date: May 2006 Location: Heaven	2006-07-05, 06:23 Hmmmmmm......Pita Bread
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