[Jewelry making - Article 00598] - Re: [Orchid] Safe Pearl Drilling

[Spiderchain Jewelry]

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    I don't know of any toxic fumes released from drilling pearls, but I
    expect the dust would be bad to breathe. Abolone shell dust is NOT
    good to breathe (microscopic cuts in your lung tissue) and pearl
    can't be that far different. 

    I'd try to keep the drilling operation slightly damp. Or better yet,
    get a good mask - they only cost $25ish and they're more comfortable
    that you might think. 

-Spider (keen on proper safety)

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