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Measuring cup that doesn't lose its printing? (infosec.pub)

submitted 6 months ago by proudblond@lemmy.world to c/buyitforlife@slrpnk.net

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I like my glass measuring cups but the printing on them has really disappeared over time. Does anyone have a measuring cup that they love?

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[–] wieson@feddit.org 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I find scales to be very practical

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[–] laz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

Just fix this one up using some diy stuff (ask dull men club guys maybe on how to)

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago

I'm just a dull old woman but I used a ceramic paint pen to restore the lines. Once baked it's dishwasher safe.

[–] jodanlime@midwest.social 4 points 6 months ago

I have an anchor brand that is holding up well.

[–] Psythik@lemmy.world 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've never seen this happen before. What are you washing your dishes with and how are you washing them?

[–] PoliteDudeInTheMood@lemmy.ca 2 points 5 months ago

Happened to me twice so far, once from a set of lower-p pyrex, and once from an Anchor Hoking set. Dishwasher, top rack, normal cycle.

[–] NigelSimmons@startrek.website 3 points 5 months ago

https://hackaday.com/2025/09/17/when-is-your-pyrex-not-the-pyrex-you-expect/

Basically pyrex spun out of Corning Glass, enshitified and use soda lime glass (shit) while Corning retained PYREX which is still high quality borosilicate glassware (often with a blueish tint).

[–] queerdo@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I got the ACCUPOUR 1 gallon measuring pitcher on amazon after being recommended it from City Steading Brewing, who was poetic about it, and I wasn't disappointed! I never thought I'd love a pitcher but I love this one.

Raised dark markings with dual scale metric and imperial, amazing handle and the spout is AMAZING! I'm able to take ½oz samples from a gallon of liquid into a shot glass no issue.

They make smaller ones too, which I haven't tried but work the same.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Can you boil water in it? I use my pyrex 2 cup to boil and cook in the microwave

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[–] Tikiporch@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

Well, I was going to say Pyrex.

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