Oil Glass

Do those glass oil dispensers with the stainless steel tips leak?

I'm talking about the ones usually used for olive oil, but I'd like one for canola oil. When I just use the oil from the bottle, the bottle gets so greasy... any ideas? Thanks~

They work pretty good...and definately MUCH better than from either a bottle or worse yet one of the big heavy tins. The only thing to keep eye out for is that the metal tops are rounded instead of having a spout shape, and sometimes a few drops can stay there and drip down the side. If you keep doing that, it can get a bit yucky, but easy to take care of as you use.

Experience has taught me there are 2 simple ways to prevent that. The easist to to sort of give it a twist when you are ending pouring the oil, so it spins inward (same move as some make when they are pouring wine, so you don't lose a drop). And if you find that doesn't come handy, just give a fast wipe of the tip with a paper towel. One tip...if you can find one with a stopper (usually a lil black plastic tip/covering), go for it so air stays out and it will stay fresher/cleaner. And a small funnel makes easy work of filling the oil.

I think you'll be a lot happier with the oil dispenser. And I was in a crafty mood, so I'll describe what I did in case you like the idea. I saw some really pretty oil bottles that had various designs but where close to 20 bucks versus hmmm think the plain glass one was about $2.95, cheaper at an outlet sale. And I wanted 2 (one for extra virgin olive oil one for regular), but was having a hard time justifying 40 bucks but I wanted them! So I got the bottles at a cooking outlet, and then stopped by Michael's..the craft shop. And since then I've seen similar things at various stores. I bought a pack of clear stickers/decals in a pretty floral. I ran them around the base of the bottle, and I liked that pattern even more than the pricey one, as I could choose flowers I liked and that matched my kitchen! Not sure if I needed to, but I had some Modge Pog in the house and used a light coat to finish it and so I could wash and have a layer so hopefully the flowers wouldn't wear off. It doesn't look bad, but it was a flat finish and if I do it again I would use glossy. But since I had it, it still did the job and looks very pretty. It was one of those crafts that took a couple minutes and very little actual skill lolol. Ended up being not only very economical compared to others on the market, but a pretty work of art! And depending on taste & how crafty you are, you can decorate in all sorts of ways. I saw some super pricey ones done up with beads, twisted wire and rhinestones. I wanted one more simple and easy to keep clean, but thought how easy it would be to play around and make all sorts of stuff. May make a set as a gift for a friend. So thought I'd pass along my idea in case you like the idea too!

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