Any way to "save" dried out tungsten putty?

[LightninBoy]

I've got a ball of tungsten putty that dried out. In the past, I've been able fix slightly dried putty by working it for a few minutes, but this one seems to be dried out beyond that - it just crumbles into small bits.

Is there any way to save this tungsten putty or is it a lost cause?

 

[HMH Racing]

Silly putty or playdough

 

[Kinser Racing]

I don't know but you could just crumble it and use the crumbs as weight. I've never had it dry out.

 

[DEW36]

I've got a ball of tungsten putty that dried out. In the past, I've been able fix slightly dried putty by working it for a few minutes, but this one seems to be dried out beyond that - it just crumbles into small bits.

Is there any way to save this tungsten putty or is it a lost cause?

I read some where that if you put the Tungsten putty in a baggie and place it into warm water for a while it will soften up. I have never tried it, but it might work for you.

 

[LightninBoy]

Follow up on this: I heated the putty under a lamp and it became nice and pliable again ... for a few minutes. When it cooled it went right back to being dry and crumbly. I think its beyond repair. Thanks for the ideas guys!

 

[Stoner]

I added a small amount of petroleum jelly and kneaded it until it was mailable again. It has remained mailable for three days now.

Hope someone finds this helpful.

 

[Brian Stanley]

First post, resurrecting a nearly 6 year old thread, this man needs an award as he clearly used the search function!

And gave some helpful info to boot!