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It works because of both reasons, soaking in water and keeping air out. But if you keep them in water for long periods of time they will dissolve. I only do this when I am actively using them and I...

a little off topic, but kinda relevant

Some of the greasless compounds use hide glue for the binder. Hide glue is soluable in water. When I use the greasless compounds that look like a tube of...