Enamels, safety mask.

[spheresofglass]

Hi,

Having trouble posting this question this evening... so forgive me if it's gone in twice!

I have some enamel powders and really want to play with them but very very conscious of the safety issue.  Can anyone point me in the right direction for a proper mask?  Would appreciate your comments.

Sandy

[Shirley]

I've got a feeling someone posted on this a while back, maybe last summer. I'm pretty sure they recommended a mask that you could get at the big DIY stores, and quoted the type of filter needed. I'll see if I can find the thread.

[Shirley]

Try this

http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2749.0

[spheresofglass]

Thanks for that, I'll take a look at the weekend, we have a large B&Q near us... 

With a bit of luck I'll be able to play at the weekend with the enamels!

[Shirley]

Funnily enough, I picked up a pile of enamels and nearly bought them a couple of weeks ago. Put them back again because I wasn't sure about the breathing thing. Also decided I'd got more than enough glass and frit I haven't touched yet without buying more goodies!

[sea-thistle]

You can also get safety masks at a store called Howsafe they sell safety equipment for building trades etc. I bought a box of them. Much more economical than buying a few at a time They are quite a large business I think