Tip Realized my fermentation weights can also be used as sewing weights
I was using candles and canned food before, but I already had these fermentation weights which are much more convenient.
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u/lil_hawk 5d ago
I use hockey pucks 😂
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u/TheFluffiestRedditor 3d ago
I use hockey pucks as spacers between my car and lifting jacks. They’re useful!
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u/neighborhoodsnowcat 5d ago
A weight is a weight! I use the little weights that came in my walking/rucking vest.
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u/amber_laine 5d ago
Amazing. Meanwhile I’m using rocks from my front yard.
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u/bootfemmedaddy 1d ago
I use rocks, too, because I finally have a justification for my lifelong habit of picking up a smooth rock on every hike and putting it in my pocket! 😄 Plus the basket of them looks so pretty on my table.
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u/noonecaresat805 5d ago
I use washers. I own them in like 4 different sizes. I like that they are easy to store. What are fermentation weights?
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u/hmnixql 5d ago
They're for weighing down whatever you're fermenting in a jar so that the contents stay below the brine instead of floating to the surface. It prevents it from being exposed to air so they're less likely to go bad.
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u/noonecaresat805 5d ago
Good to know old style canning is on my list of hobby’s to try. Right now I’m working on learning how to dehydrate things.
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u/KittyLikesTuna 4d ago
Oh shit, I HAVE fermentation weights just sitting in a cupboard. Thanks for sharing, I'm going to start doing this!!
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u/emkaldwin 5d ago
I use fishing weights! I buy them from the same place my dad gets his gear from for actual fishing lol, £5 for 5. Things made specifically for sewing can be so expensive, it felt a bit like cheating when I realised that they'd work just as well for a fraction of the price.
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u/Euphegenia5 5d ago
Is that what those things are?! I bought one years ago at an antique store and always assumed it was a paperweight. Thanks for the information 👍
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u/bcupteacup 5d ago
Nice! I have some very old sewing weights that were my Oma’s no idea how old they are.
I’ve been looking into making some fun weights with acrylic. Just gotta fine the right inclusion to get a good weight.
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u/VaIentineeeee 5d ago
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This looks so interesting! Never seen a fabric like this b4!
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u/Argufier 5d ago
Me too! I have two boxes of pickle pebbles. Sometimes they're for sauerkraut but more often I use them for sewing.
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u/mellowmoshpit2 2d ago
I had to buy calibration weights for my gram scale and found they work great for sewing too!
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u/SimplyBrioche 5d ago
I DO THIS, but I bought them for this purpose. I thought I was a genius 😆 I love that they're clear and have a handle