Jonathan Salisbury looks at the clever StopLossBag system, sold by Wood Workers Workshop, that might make this a thing of the past. 

I can’t remember how many times I’ve opened a tin of left-over paint stored in my garage to touch-up a damaged surface, only to find that the contents have solidified. Wood Workers Workshop sent me some StopLossBags to try out; most items sent for testing appear in print a couple of months after they’ve been received, but this time I delayed my review just to ensure this product works as intended. 

Said to be suitable for storing most liquids – particularly oil- and water- based varieties – they were developed for paints, varnishes and adhesives. The ‘bundle’ contains four 1 litre bags, replacement tops and a funnel. The patented StopLossBags pouches preserve the fresh-off-the-shelf quality with a 3-ply constructed material, which prevents solvent evaporation or air penetration. The cap is the obvious weak point, but the seal is effective at ensuring that no air gets in and no liquid gets out. To transfer the liquid from tin to pouch, you need the funnel, which sits on top of the pouring spout. This can be held in the separately available filler clip while the liquid is being transferred – and it needs to be clamped to a table when in use!

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