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Posted by Tass on April 7, 2007, 6:55 pm
Please log in for more thread options Thanks so much for your replies. Sometimes I think I may be too
cautious...NOT. Thanks Tass
> On Feb 4, 10:52 am, NoS...@daqarta.com (Bob Masta) wrote:
>> >I am actually a ceramicist but decided to post here because this
>> >questions
>> >would apply to pottery as well as ceramics. I have always be told "not
>> >to
>> >airbrush" glazes as it is a dangerous process due to the frit and
>> >chemicals
>> >in the glazes. Is this indeed an unhealthy practice and could it be OK
>> >with
>> >a proper respirator? Thanks so much.
>>
>> A lot of potters airbrush glazes. Yes, you do need to take
>> precautions, mostly due to the silica in the glaze. (Modern
>> glazes *should* be free of most toxics like lead and barium,
>> but you need to check yours. Alas, many still have manganese
>> and some other less-than-friendly ingredients.)
>>
>> Ideally, you should have a regular spray booth that pulls
>> the overspray away from you and exhausts (filtered)
>> outside the building. Note that it's not enough to just
>> wear a respirator when spraying if the overspray is
>> going to get turned into airborne dust later.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Bob Masta
>>
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>
> I agree one hundred percent with you on that one, Bob. Even if the
> person doesn't own a spray booth, I would do the spray painting
> outdoor with a respirator mask. One's health is not something to screw
> around with and it will boomerang back on you. Warmly, Kathryn in NC.
>
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