Advantages are the non-drip design, and size of plate (280 x 210mm).

The spray cans include a non-drip paint mixture and multiple caps.

The non-drip thixotropic varnishes should also not be stirred, as this would destroy the gel structure.

Common household liquids with this property are liquid hand soaps, shampoos and non-drip paint.

It creates a thixotrophic - or 'non-drip'- mixture which doesn't slither down the wall or fall off when put in position.

Super Glue gives instant bonding, and is available as a liquid in a safety bottle, or, alternatively, as a non-drip gel.

The most common products used today to measure spirits are the thimble measure and the non-drip measure, often referred to as an optic.

Alternatively, stirring a non-Newtonian fluid can cause the viscosity to decrease, so the fluid appears "thinner" (this is seen in non-drip paints).

Designed and developed in the UK the Kettle is fitted with rapid boil concealed element, heat proof handles and an oversized non-drip spout.

BLUE HAWK Two non-drip masonry paints in white or magnolia, generally needing just one thick coat.

Non-Newtonian fluids are relatively rare, but include oobleck (which become stiffer when vigorously sheared), or non-drip paint (which become thinner when sheared).

The optic or non-drip measure is mounted beneath an inverted spirit bottle, whereby the alcohol dispenses into the measure and is discharged when a lever on the measure is pushed up.

He and Dora had just had their second bedroom done up in it, and if he wasn't much mistaken the paintwork in Mrs Williams's own hall was the newest shade in Sevenshine non-drip high gloss, Wholewheat.

The terms Optic, Optic Pearl, OpticJade and OpticOpal are all trademarks of Gaskell & Chambers owned by the company IMI Cornelius (UK) Ltd, but the word "optic" has become synonymous with inverted or non-drip spirit measures.