jfennell Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I have been considering mixing my own glazes for a while now, but there are many health warnings around dealing with the different types of minerals and other materials. Has anyone explored this concern and have advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Use a p100 respirator and wear gloves. Don't eat or drink where you mix glaze. It's real simple safety, nothing to be anxious about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulk Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Plan for clean up, then clean up! ...where are airborne particles going (and settling)? What if (err, when) you spill powders? Liquids? How will you store/dispose of cleanup - responsibly? My mixing area has a broad flat surface, easily wiped off, over a smooth (cleanable) floor. Directly overhead my (homemade) vent a kiln is running throughout, and I don't open the door or windows during, hence the only air movements are caused by me shuffling about, and the vent a kiln. Dry spills are carefully cleaned up wet - sponge or mop; wet clean up same - w/o allowing the spills to dry and become airborne. Cleanup all ends up in a bucket, which settled contents become either a "mystery" glaze to play with, else to toxic waste. There's more ...as Liam says, it is simple safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfennell Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 How about mixing outside on a calm day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liambesaw Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 36 minutes ago, jfennell said: How about mixing outside on a calm day? I mix outside because my studio is small, this is the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Its a dust hazard -so a mask is best no matter where you do it-outside keeps all the duct outside but if you do not have a mask you can still breath it. Just use a mask no matter where you mix- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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