[Jewelry making - Article 01246] - Re: [Orchid] Cats in Studios - does it work?

[Carrie Nunes]

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Hi Susannah,

    My cat is allowed in my studio, mostly when I am there to supervise,
    but sometimes when I am not. My pickle is covered and I keep a plate
    over the water bowl that is near the pickle so it won't look like a
    water dish. I keep any string I use for tying tags put away and
    anything string-like. My cat is particularly oral, so I keep all
    chemicals stored away, wipe down my soldering area well to clean up
    any flux overspray that contains boric acid (toxic), rinse well
    anything that stays out that has been in contact with chemicals. She
    is pretty disinterested in my torch and tanks but I lure her away
    from that area if she is looking suspicious. I don't let her get too
    close when I am soldering or polishing. She mostly likes to get in
    the windows, nap on top of the polisher or in a chair, sometimes paw
    at my spools of wire on the wall. She is a major paper shredder.
    Luckily we have a door so she can be kept out when she gets in a
    shredding mood. It is a glass door so it is quite funny when she is
    locked out and stretches real tall on the other side of the glass
    looking at me like "Come on! Let me in! I'll be good. I promise".
    Many times it is her and the two dogs mashed against the glass trying
    to get my attention. They leave lots of nose marks. 

    It can work with some care taken.  Having them nearby while you work
    can be very nice and comforting. Rosie will likely enjoy her own
    space and special private time with you. 

Good luck with your move!
Carrie Nunes
http://www.metalpetalsworkshop.com/ 

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