Stop putting them in the dishwasher.
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Get measuring cups that etch the markings into the glass/pyrex instead of being painted on. You can even do the etching yourself if you're comfortable enough handling the acid.
I find scales to be very practical
I had the same problem. I bought a Cuttlelab measuring glass. The lines are molded into the glass instead of printed so it can never wear off.
is that brand also Borosilicate glass?
Oh my goodness, thank you! I've had OPs problem for years and just haven't found anything else
Just fix this one up using some diy stuff (ask dull men club guys maybe on how to)
To answer your question: I switched to Oxo brand and those are pretty solid.
I’m not sure about the specifics but I’m fairly certain that the Pyrex brand has taken a bit of a hit and quality like that with a change the chemical composition of their glassware a while back.
This link answers all these mysteries, in short buy your pyrex in Europe apparently.
I had heard this too. We generally like our Oxo stuff, I’ll look into it!
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.
I have an anchor brand that is holding up well.
I have a Pyrex I have been using for at least 15 years, but I probably haven't used it much more than a dozen times a year.
How do you wash yours?
Oh I definitely put them in the dishwasher… there are certainly some things I don’t put in there, like knives and non-stick pans, but if I can put them in there, I do. Maybe that’s my problem. Sigh, another thing to handwash maybe!
I always hand wash old pyrex. They were designed before dishwashers were a ubiquitous household appliance, and so the finish can't take the stress. Same with vintage pyrex mixing bowls - if you wash them in a dishwasher, eventually they'll lose their finish and strip down to the paint, making them feel like a chalkboard.
That's your problem. We had the same cup, faded after like 2 years. We replaced it and started handwashing, I think it's in year 6 now
Dang it! 😅
This one is probably older than six years, but it also replaced an identical one that also lost its printing over time, hence why I decided to ask here.
Thankfully we have a pretty good handwashing setup for the things we do not put in the dishwasher; I’m just not eager to add to the list.
You could buy some acrylic markers and try baking the vessel with the new marks for an hour at 375 F.
You might want to work your way up to the temp over a few hours to prevent shattering.
Also, you could put the glass on a sheet and cover with a mixing bowl up keep the heat more consistent.
I say 375 due to temperature discrepancies in ovens and temperature swings.
The glass could still break, but if you are throwing it away anyway, what does it matter?
They sell it as dishwasher safe, it's not your fault. But yeah haven't had a problem since we stopped heh. Good luck!
I’m curious does yours say PYREX (all caps) or pyrex (like in ops picture)?
Ok, my wife uses it during the winter pretty regularly.
Over the summer it is used occasionally, mostly for pancakes or things.
It might actually get used a few dozen times annually, but it is also 20 years old. We usually run it through the dishwasher, so I can't account for the difference there. Maybe your water is different from ours!
Once a month? May I ask about your methods in the kitchen?
I use my measuring cup nearly every day, sometimes twice a day, primarily for measuring carbs (pasta, quinoa, couscous, oatmeal) but also water and veggies (lentils, beans).
Reading that back - sorry if the question sounds aggro, no shade at all I’m really just curious about how people are running their setup. FWIW I randomly inherited some ancient no-name measuring cups from my late grandmother; they have embossed glass markers that will never wear away. I really love them
Try measuring your dry goods (including your legumes) by weight, if your recipes don’t give weights then spend an afternoon measuring and converting the volumes to weights or you can lookup common conversions. It will be significantly more repeatable for recipes where it matters (baking mostly but also if you are trying to track nutrition content).
Hey, no big deal!
Mostly we use the singular measuring cups. We can't seem to keep them for long because kids are right on stuff. I'm not really sure if I have a full set of cups.
Also, when we cook, it's pretty loose to the recipe. The exception is baking.
Gotcha, yeah makes sense . Thank you for answering candidly-cooking is one of those things, the more I learn the more I realize how different everybody is
I would just etch the glass while it can still be read then you're good forever
Etch Pyrex? Are you insane?
Do you literally want it to break?
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Ok, carry on..
Laser etching glass is a thing
If you aren't putting it in the oven then it should be fine right?
I've seen it done, does etching cause weak points? The modern crap. Can't etch borosilicate.
Hasn't broken mine. Despite the other person saying I'm trolling... Sometimes I am... but not this time. I have old school pyrex stuff and I used a small carbide drill tip and just scratched the marking for ¼, ⅓, ½, 1. Worked fine. I didn't write any numbers or anything just a small scratch. The numbers are already implied so whatever.
Interesting. Guess I'll have to take your word on that. 🤷
Yeah when I said etch I should've just said scratch i suppose. I wasn't recommending you pull out the Dremel and copy it one to one. Just small cosmetic scratches. Or you can look around at antique shops, I find stuff like that all the time for cheap.
Acid etching is a thing, too. Not likely to shatter the whole thing using acid.
Yes it releases the tension within the glass, and I think it's still heat tempered glass even tho it's not borosilicate - meaning it would crack once you broke the surface.
I've never really had this issue but I wash most things by hand. Pyrex and Anchor are both pretty top quality for their heat resistance and durability, the required equipment to make shaped tempered glass and composites is not common so there is not a lot of competition in this market.
I wonder if it's possible to paint heat resistant silicone over the lines of the cup? But even then they might not adhere to the glass well.
Þis. Hand wash þem, and þe print lasts basically forever. Dishwashing can strip þe print wiþin a couple years.