Wonks said 2012-07-24 02:20:59 -0400

Tetsubin destruction...

I’m wanting to remove the enamel from a pseudo tetsubin so it won’t flake off into my yumminess. I’m thinking about boiling it for a super long time. Any other suggstions? I’m not even sure why they enamel these things… >.<

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Daniel Scott said 2012-07-24 11:10:40 -0400

Isn’t it a legal requirement to sell them in the West? No suggestions, but I’m curious to see the responses.

Wonks said 2012-07-24 12:52:22 -0400

I would like to add- if the enamel wasny so flakey, I wouldn’t mind it at all…. but I haven’t seen one that wasn’t. But your comment Daniel, has me concerned. I can’t help but.wonder if the cast iron could be made with non food grade metals (lead?) And still acceptable for sale because of the enamel food grade lining. I’m thinking that is doubtful, but someone that knows about cast iron should chime in with their thoughts on that.

Ricardo Caicedo said 2012-08-01 20:36:42 -0400

Tetsubin can rust easily, so you should always dry it thoroughly after use. If you allow the tetsubin to boil dry, especially in a stovetop, the enamel will be ruined. Is this what happened to you?

Wonks said 2012-08-02 14:47:02 -0400

No, a kettle should only be used to boil water. Enameled teapots are terrible and always fail within a few weeks. I would love to have a rusty pot for the added properties and that’s why I was trying to conjure up something to strip enamel out of the interior.

Alex_Allen said 2012-08-03 00:41:53 -0400

I’m wondering if nail polish remover would work?

Azzrian said 2012-08-03 19:51:21 -0400

What about instead of using a solvent trying a tool like a dremmel instead to strip it off? Just a thought although it may be a stupid one lol