[Jewelry making - Article 00363] - Re: [Orchid] Headaches in smaller working areas?

[Dave Sebaste]

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>      or just having the bench right out on the ground with some sun
>     protection,, but mostly to use the sun for light. 

    Hi DP, My studio is pretty much "open air" in the summer heat, which
    does cause some problems. Most frustrating are the mosquitoes. You've
    got tools and/or work in both hands, concentrating on a critical
    step, and you don't even notice the bloodsucker. Or worse, you notice
    you're being bitten, but can't put something down to free a hand for
    slapping. I've actually been so focused, I've been bitten on the face
    and didn't even realize it until the maddening itch. And you can tell
    when the bug spray wears off, because they start biting again! The
    bees, wasps and occasional bird in the studio aren't as bad, since
    they aren't actually focused on you as a source of a meal. 

    Food for thought? 

Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 

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