{"id":22542,"date":"2023-10-31T19:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T19:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/?p=22542"},"modified":"2023-11-02T19:27:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T19:27:49","slug":"can-bentonite-clay-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/en\/can-bentonite-clay-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"Can bentonite clay go bad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_mask_style=&#8221;on&#8221; background_mask_style=&#8221;diagonal-pills&#8221; background_mask_color=&#8221;rgba(32,113,194,0.05)&#8221; background_mask_transform=&#8221;invert|rotate_90_degree&#8221; background_mask_aspect_ratio=&#8221;portrait&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;60px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;50px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title date_format=&#8221;d M Y&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#EC8118&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; meta_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; meta_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|false&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;40px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;35px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;51625290-f989-48ce-ab5c-e0798616e9ec&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Have I ever heard the question, &#8220;Does bentonite clay go bad?&#8221;. You probably share the same concern.  <\/p>\n<p>The short answer is: yes, but not in the way many people think. Bentonite clay does not &#8220;spoil&#8221; or &#8220;rot&#8221; like food. However, it can lose some of its properties if not stored properly.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/arteologic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/bentonita-en-polvo-1.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;bentonite in powder form&#8221; title_text=&#8221;bentonite in powder form&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||60px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Merriweather Sans||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Knowing bentonite clay<\/h2>\n<p>It is a type of volcanic clay used in a variety of applications, from ceramics to beauty products. Its ability to absorb impurities makes it popular in many areas. <\/p>\n<h2>Can it deteriorate over time?<\/h2>\n<p>Moisture is the main enemy of this clay. If exposed to water or stored in a damp place, it may compact or become too hard to work. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to keep it in perfect condition<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you want your bentonite clay to maintain its optimum properties, I recommend that you follow these tips:<\/li>\n<li>Dry storage: Be sure to store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Airtight packaging: If you buy it in large quantities, consider dividing it and storing it in airtight containers.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid direct contact with water: If you need to moisten it, do it little by little and only the amount you are going to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This type of clay is a wonderful material that, with proper care, can last a long time without losing its properties.<\/p>\n<p>If you were worried about it spoiling, I hope this article has dispelled your doubts. Remember to always store it correctly, and you will enjoy its benefits for a long time. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_testimonial url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/arteologic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Alfred-Guinaroan.png&#8221; quote_icon=&#8221;off&#8221; portrait_width=&#8221;100px&#8221; portrait_height=&#8221;100px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|20px||20px|false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; border_radii_portrait=&#8221;on|20px|20px|20px|20px&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/author\/alfred-guinaroan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alfred Guinaroan<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Sculptor, ceramist, writer<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Modeling and creating from the infinity of the raw material captivated me since childhood, a few years ago now, in a small mountain village in Barcelona. My parents are not Spanish, but they fell in love with the beauty of the area and there I was lucky enough to grow up among nature. <\/p>\n<p>I have been caught up in the world of sculpture and ceramic work for more than ten years now.<\/p>\n<p>Art is my passion. To appreciate it and spread it is my vocation. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15751 alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IGlogo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"34\" height=\"32\">  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alfredguinaroan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View IG profile<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/arteologic.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>Have I ever heard the question, &#8220;Does bentonite clay go bad?&#8221;. You probably share the same concern. 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