[Jewelry making - Article 00287] - Re: [Orchid] Ring coated in Mercury

[John Donivan]

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>     (you can easily use a torch as well, but be sure to avoid the
>     fumes...very bad ) 

    Don't do it! Do not expose yourself to mercury vapor ever, in your
    life. You would have to be insane to do this. Read: 

    Exposure to high levels of metallic, inorganic, or organic mercury
    can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and developing fetus.
    Effects on brain functioning may result in irritability, shyness,
    tremors, changes in vision or hearing, and memory problems. 

    Short-term exposure to high levels of metallic mercury vapors may
    cause effects including lung damage, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
    increases in blood pressure or heart rate, skin rashes, and eye
    irritation. 

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