On 27 Mar 2005 22:35:16 -0800, wrote:

I would like to get a couple little bags of silica desiccant to keep
with my squares and straight edge. Where can I buy a few packages? I
see that McMaster has them but that is a big deal to order from Canada
for such a little item. What type of store sells this stuff that might
be local?

Several good sources were suggested by others. Strangely enough silica
gel is also sold as kitty litter in pet stores these days.
http://www.petmeister.com/item1640.htm