To: <puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org>
Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 01:38:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Brush-On (from Smooth-On) info


Thanks Greg.

 I would store the mold outside, but the website info on the product states 
that it can be damaged by moisture. It's kinda moist weather here these 
days.

Sealing it in a plastic bag would slow down the evaporation, if any remained 
to be done.
But as a temporary measure, I think it would help (for tonight).

I wrote to Smooth-On and to my collegue who made the mold.
If I don't get a true solution this week, I'm getting reimbursed or I'll 
demand a new mold, with non toxic safe results.

My home is as non toxic as I can make it without sacrificing my art options.
I made myself sick years ago when I was working terra cotta clays (unfired) 
in my small bedroom.
Respiratory problems from the dust, obviously. I also gave my hands a 
lifetime of dryness by cleaning shelves with methyl hydrate, when I was an 
art supply store clerk.
I was new at the art game, and NOBODY ever warned me about ANY toxicity 
issues with ANY art stuff. (I was truly a new-born idiot, remained so until 
I seeked the info myself, as I was surrounded by even more idiots who just 
refused to care about health issues. most are probably dead or near dead by 
now).

I moved to paper mache years ago, and am mastering it step by step. The 
stuff is non-toxic and can do almost everything. The most toxic stuff that I 
allow myself to use are epoxy glues and spray paints, which I use mostly 
outside, and limit the use of in bad weather like winter (some paints and 
varnishes can't be applied in the cold, and I won't use them inside, no 
matter what).



Mathieu René Créaturiste
Marionnettes, Masques, Etcetera...
Puppets, Masks, Etcetera...
www.creaturiste.com
creaturiste-AT-magma.ca
(514) 274-8027 

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