[Jewelry making - Article 01236] - Re: [Orchid] Cats in Studios - does it work?

[Grace & Tom Stokes]

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    I have 4 very young, playful and curious cats.  My studio is in the
    basement where it is completely open to the rest of the house - no
    walls or doors to close.  There is no way to keep my cats separated
    from my work.  It really can be a drawback because after every work
    session I have to completely clear off my bench - make sure every
    stinking little piece of anything is enclosed and put away or they
    will try to play with it or pick it up in their mouths.  I even
    caught one of my cats chewing on my sawblades!!!How's that for
    fiber!!)   I bought a large cabinet with big wide shelves and doors
    that close.  I put things I am working on in various stages into the
    cabinet when I am not working.  I never leave my studio without
    sweeping the floor (get a shop vac)  In short, I would say it is OK
    to have your cats where you work, just a pain in the ass and you
    always have to be one step ahead of them - keep very clean work
    habits and every time you leave your studio have a checklist of
    things you have to cover or put away, etc.  It is definitely more
    work and time lost but it can be handled safely if you are careful,
    very careful!!!! 

LUV those felines!!!!! 
Grace

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