[Jewelry making - Article 00529] - Re: [Orchid] Eye Protection for lampworking

[Mike Aurelius]

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    Mary, this is something I've been fighting for many years (wrong
    things being taught). The problem is that once an idea gets into 'the
    system', it is very difficult to get it changed, or have the proper
    information taught. It seems that when it comes to our "art" or our
    "craft" we tend to operate on the basis of Myth, Superstition, and
    Urban Legend. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason to some of
    the things that are taught, only "it works for me". 

    Fortunately, the ISGB (International Society of Glass Beadmakers) is
    taking the right path. Every year at The Gathering, they hold a
    Teachers Seminar. It is specifically designed for beadmakers who want
    to teach. It lays out a course of recommended information, at the top
    of which is safety, not only eye safety, but ventilation, safe
    handling of fuel gasses, etc. To my knowledge, this is the only
    course that is being taught on this subject world wide. 

Mike Aurelius
President
Aura Lens Products, Inc.
http://www.auralens.com
mailto:mike AT auralens.com


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