Diptych

DIPTYCH. 

The idea for this experiment it was to combine 3d and 2d. The methods for this are on my previous post. The 2d comes from the ink,bleach and wax experiment. As for the 3d its on my clay post about using slips and glazes.  

Health and Safety 

Clay health and safety

• ·      Silica is in clay, slip and glaze. When the clay is dry it produced a dust known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Also known as free silica.
• ·      Inhaling RCS can lead to silicosis, it’s a serious and irreversible lung disease.  It causes permanent disablement and early death.
• ·      Respirable means the dust is very fine and can embeds itself deep into the lungs.
• ·      This can be minimalized by-
• ·      Using a damp sponge when cleaning surfaces.
• ·      Washing down the work place at the end of each day and cleaning up any mess.
• ·      Using a bin to collect scrap and damp slip.
• ·      Clean up scrap and spills regularly. Don’t let slip, clay or glaze spill dry out uncovered in a workroom.
• ·      Work in a well ventilated space.
• ·      Wash aprons regularly or use a disposable aprons.