Health and Safety

I will be sharing some techniques that involve a mixture of products that require you to be mindful of toxins or irritants. It is hard not to use some of these in the industry for various reasons, especially in the Props shop, where many things are actually practical, not just background decoration.

Only a fool is too cool for personal protection equipment (PPE).

Please get in the habit of looking out for well-being, no matter how big a hurry you're in. Put that mask or respirator on before spraying metallics or other nasty primers( shaker cans included), and be very careful around mettalic powders and oxide powders ( gloves and mask and goggles if getting into the air). All of these things have varied flammability, use and storage should be mindful. Descent chemical gloves are smart to have on hand, and work well in well-ventilated areas if you don’t have access to a spray booth. Read the safety labels on products and look up data sheets online if you have any doubts. And remember you may be able to find a less toxic solution for your particular situation if you dig a little deeper.