Questions tagged [safety]

How to use equipment or chemicals in a safe manner, or minimize hazards associated with an art or craft item, including making it child-safe.

For methods and techniques to safely perform different tasks while producing art and crafts. For example:

  • What sort of ventilation should I have when painting miniatures?
  • How can I use a glass cutter safely?

Also, to minimize hazards associated with an art or craft item. For example:

  • How to minimize sharp edges?
  • How to make the item less flammable or non-toxic?
  • How to avoid the risk of a heavy piece falling?
  • How to make the item child-safe?

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What kind of mask effectively protects from spray or turpentine/solvents chemicals?

The main things that I am looking for in a protective mask are: Filter efficiency: the less chemicals I breath in, the better. Comfortable and lightweight: I need to wear it for several hours straight without taking it off, having little to none…
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Acid etch and septic systems

I'm new to septic systems and love to do acid etching on glass. Will the acid cause problems with my septic system? Thanks y'all.
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