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Artist Beware : the Hazards in Working with All Art and Craft Materials and the Precautions Every Artist and Craftsperson Should Take / Michael McCann
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REF.PM.0980
xii, 564 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
1992
Artists' materials, Printmaking, creating with the arts, Hazardous substances
Artist Beware is intended to serve as a detailed examination of the hazards of working with art and craft materials, as well as the precautions that should be taken to assure health and safety. The book includes examinations of the way that gases, vapors, dust, and fumes might harm an artist, and discusses aspects of safety in the studio that include proper care, handling, and disposal of materials; types of protective equipment; and potential physical hazards. Types of art discussed include printmaking, woodworking, metal art, photocopier art, computer art, textile art, ceramics, painting, jewelry and enameling, glass art, sculpture, photography. Part I provides a general introduction to common chemical and physical hazards found in art and craft materials or processes, as well as recommended safety considerations when setting up a studio. Part II then breaks down potential safety hazards and recommended safety actions by artistic area. The book also contains a bibliography and an extensive index.