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Old 2014-04-27, 3:02pm
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Do you have ventilation?

If not then a mask won't do much. The toxins will still be in the air around you.
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Old 2014-04-28, 11:00am
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Do you have ventilation?

If not then a mask won't do much. The toxins will still be in the air around you.
I am trying to get a extractor fitted to take the fumes out from my workplace don't really know for sure how you work this out,the mask is just a double insurance but i cannot find a suitable supplier cj
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Old 2014-04-28, 11:55pm
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Check around on the safety sections for great help with exhausting. Take it from me, when I first started I was excited to jump in and melt shtuff and probably almost killed myself because I had a crappy ventilation setup. After 2 hours I almost passed out on my torch. I managed to get out of my work area and lay on my couch but was having a very hard time breathing for hours afterwards. Make it a priority.
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Old 2014-04-29, 7:32am
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Contact the 3M applications dept through their website and describe what you are doing and they will suggest a mask and filter. I suspect it will be a P100 product but they know best.

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Old 2014-04-29, 11:33am
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Check around on the safety sections for great help with exhausting. Take it from me, when I first started I was excited to jump in and melt shtuff and probably almost killed myself because I had a crappy ventilation setup. After 2 hours I almost passed out on my torch. I managed to get out of my work area and lay on my couch but was having a very hard time breathing for hours afterwards. Make it a priority.
Thanks i fully take on board your recommendations i was feeling just like you mentioned in your post really awful all day after working at the flame for just a couple of hours,i will also contact 3m see what mask would be advisable to wear thanks guys.
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Old 2014-05-02, 10:15pm
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gold fumed bottle stopper
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Old 2014-05-03, 8:00am
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Bernhard, that is very cool! I love that close-up.
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Old 2014-05-03, 5:41pm
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had to try this again - gold and silver fume only
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OOhs, and Aaaaahs on that one. pretty.
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Old 2014-05-05, 8:17pm
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some more of the same - hope you like them
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Love seeing your pics Bernhard, they are so inspiring, thank You.
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Old 2014-05-06, 2:59pm
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Here's my first attempt at fuming.



Not very much fume yet. I promise to do better in the future.
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Old 2014-05-06, 5:25pm
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Looks good, Greg. One down 100 more to go. Remember, that's where the fun is!
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Old 2014-05-10, 6:07pm
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Very nice Greg - you should see my first one, was a total fail. You are on the right track
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Old 2014-05-30, 10:15am
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Just got the bad news today. The studio space I have been using for the last three years is no more. I rented half my neighbors garage. The insurance inspector came to write a new policy and said that the studio is a fire hazard and the house will not be covered if there is a kiln and propane in the garage. I was hoping that I could torch while my knee was on the mend (Torn tendon). Looks like it might be a while before I can find another place to play. As glass addicts yourselves, I know you know how disappointed I am.

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Old 2014-05-30, 1:30pm
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omg, Dave - what a nightmare - I feel with you and hope you find a new one soon. Maybe place an add in the paper? Someone must have space for you
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Please don't give up looking for another space to work /play. There must be somewhere for you.
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Just got the bad news today. The studio space I have been using for the last three years is no more. I rented half my neighbors garage. The insurance inspector came to write a new policy and said that the studio is a fire hazard and the house will not be covered if there is a kiln and propane in the garage. I was hoping that I could torch while my knee was on the mend (Torn tendon). Looks like it might be a while before I can find another place to play. As glass addicts yourselves, I know you know how disappointed I am.

Looking forward to seeing everyone's work. I hope to post mine sometime in the future.
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I hate insurance companies. How is it better to have a hot car and a gas grill stored in your garage? Lots do that ... the kiln is insulated and if on a GFI circuit is probably safer than a hot mower or hot car. A compromise might be to move the propane tank outside and run the hose through a window or wall. Just a thought.

Sorry for the rant ... I worked in insurance my first three years out of school. Great concept that like so many has gone corrupt.
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Old 2014-06-03, 8:44pm
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The propane canister I can understand but the kiln? I can touch my kiln when its running. Perhaps some research is in order here. Did the inspector list any specifics in regards to the kiln like placement or outlet etc?
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Old 2014-06-04, 6:35am
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I think that because the equipment was not my neighbors, the inspector was adamant that she remove the stuff. He has my neighbor pretty spooked, and I didn't want to ruffle any feathers. My neighbor has been nothing but great about the studio, I'll just have to find something else.

On a lighter note, I have been OKed to start rehab on my knee! Finally I can start doing something proactive, and not just sit around all the time. It sure would have been nice to have a studio in the meantime. Oh well…

Have a good one everybody!
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Finally got a lil time out in da shedio. Silver fumed honeycomb(

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Old 2014-06-06, 7:59am
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Pat, that is very cool! Could show a couple more angles on that one?
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Old 2014-06-06, 9:06pm
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Hey Dave, hope u get goin soon torch on brotha! Here's a side shot.

And from top
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Thanks for the shots Pat. That is a cool technique!
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No problem dave. Yeah u definetly need to get your own space so u dont have to worry bout anything . Hope your knee recovers fast. Torch on!
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Its like a rainbow! Lovely work!
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playing with gold fume . . and rocks . .

PS: it is sitting on the tower of my chess-set . . perfect stand
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