The most important things to remember to keep
yourself safe with BoroCoatingsTM
by Dichroic Alchemy are:
1.) Don’t breathe the metals:
BoroCoatings by Dichroic Alchemy should always be cut on the
glass side, not the side that the metal has been applied.
Cutting on the metal side cuts trough the metal making it
airborn like glitter. I feel like this glitter substance floating
in the air may be hazardous over long periods of time so cutting
on the glass side eliminates this danger.
2.) Protect your eyes: ALWAYS use a shade #5 welding lens
or greater when applying color to the BoroCoatings. The metals
in the color rod are extremely bright when heated and can
cause eye damage with regular didydium glasses.
3.) Ventilate: Always have ample fresh air coming in and lots
of exhaust going out of your shop because the torch burns
up the oxygen in the room and the color rod releases fumes
into the air as well when heated.
4.) Glass is sharp: Use a soft leather apron to clean the
BoroCoatings. It is sooo easy to cut yourself, your clothes,
your friends if not careful. The leather is a very good cleaner
and will prevent such cuts.
5.) Be careful of glass dust: Always be aware of the sharp
edges caused by cutting glass and the tiny particles created
by breaking it up. Use a spray bottle to lightly wet down
your work area before sweeping up glass dust.
For more information on proper cutting, please
see: Cutting BoroCoatings
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