(Part 2) Best lab dishes according to redditors

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There are these small little trays that I've used in Chem lab at school that might be useful. I believe they're called weigh boats and basically look like a small square dish, they're good for weighing powdery substances (hence the name, duh) and I'm sure you can find them cheap since they're disposable

edit: here's an amazon link I found https://www.amazon.com/SEOH-Plastic-Square-Weigh-Medium/dp/B001AEDI0E

This is where I get mine:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MIQ3XI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can also use small canning jars, I use Petri dishes but these would work, bought them at Wal-Mart:

Brand: Kerr

Description: Quilted Crystal Jell Jars (4oz)

Kerr Product #: 70610 00104

These are not as big but they come in packs of 5 and are Prime eligible, so free shipping!

I was given this kit several years ago: http://www.amazon.com/Artistre-Molecular-Gastronomy-Experimental-Assortment/dp/B00OIC5KII . I greatly enjoyed it but some things aren't super useful to me and a customized kit would have been excellent

Suggestions:

a scale! http://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-0-01g-Digital-Scale/dp/B0012LOQUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1418959233&sr=8-1&keywords=american+weigh+scale is what I used to use, super cheap and mostly accurate (i suggest also buying a few calibration weights to make sure of that). If you want to spend a touch more get one with either a larger platform or a display that won't be covered but 0.01g resolution is really important. I use a lab scale now but I still have the AWS for when I'm traveling or for when I need a second scale. Most of these compounds are essentially useless without a scale though

anti static dishes are handy but not essential. However I love having them around http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Thermoplastics-WB-158-100-Polystyrene-Anti-Static/dp/B00CQB5SFS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418959559&sr=8-4&keywords=anti+static+dish is an example, you can probably find cheaper (and could get away with less as you could wash with soap and water and be okay versus a lab that would just dispose them to avoid any chance of contamination)

2-4mL disposable pipettes are super cheap (think 5 bucks for 100+) and incredibly handy, especially for weighing small amounts of liquids and plating

as for additives and such; personally i would start with the easy yet dramatic results. N-Zorbit is just fun to use and gives really neat results quickly, sodium citrate for fancy cheese sauces, lecithin and xanthan gum to emulsify and thicken sauces, etc. It's hard to make other recommendations without knowing what he wants to do and what his interests are.

In terms of barbecue I don't use much, MSG for spice rubs if that counts and calcium silicate for an anti-caking agent when I make spice rubs in bulk. For sauces I sometimes use the modified starches to thicken; Ultratex because it's essentially flavorless or xanthan because it's effective in small amounts.

or just get a gift certificate for modernist pantry. they ship internationally and are very helpful. Willpowder also ships internationally but only to certain countries.

I looks like you can get Petri dishes, test tubes and beakers pretty cheap on Amazon. Bunsen burners are a little more expensive but not too bad.

I have no idea why they wouldn't have put an address though. Sorry, hope everything gets sorted for you.

Could be crystallized oil spots could be mold.

If and that isabigif it was in front of me I'd be pretty damn sure,

But when I'm not, I remove all doubt.

Amazon is covered up w/petri dishes. Simple to use.

It is Possible...I just figured out how to do it.

2 3/4" diameter x 2" Height
http://www.amazon.com/VWR-70mm-Crystallizing-Dish/dp/B001D8QPBG

Drill 10 holes in the bottom around the edges. Glass Lotus Bowl!