wanting to use for art work
2006-07-27 12:42:46 · 10 answers · asked by larry j 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
no dont think so old skl sheet metal guys melt lead on to cars to shpe them, instead of bondo!
2006-07-27 12:45:48 · answer #1 · answered by rattatattat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Don't listen to the people who have answered above.
The most important thing is to do the casting in a fume cupboard or with a proper respirator. When heated, lead releases fumes that will make you very sick, much like sticking your head over the exhaust pipe of a leaded car.
Try not to handle the lead too much with your bare hands. Follow usual hot metal casting processes... ie. clear area. leather apron. proper hot metal handling equip. chaps. smithing gloves with gauntlets. goggles or preferably full face.
Because lead has been used in so may processes since Roman times, it has a lot of users who follow very poor work practices when using this material. Lead is very poisonous, but is easy to cast and is safe provided the correct safety guidelines are followed.
2006-07-27 13:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by smelly pete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I presume you mean :
Is Lead toxic or are lead fumes hazardious?
Long term exxposure is quite bad for you. avoid breating the fumes or inhalling any lead dust for darned sure.
For simple projects like stained glass work the danger is small if you use common sense
2006-07-27 12:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by Renegade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the vapors of lead are harmful have lots of air flow in room.
2006-07-27 12:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a smelting mask, make sure others are a safe distance away, and use gloves. Try not to breathe the fumes too much.
2006-07-27 12:46:11 · answer #5 · answered by ddr_machine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive had lead poisoning undesirable as a small toddler..i've got been given it in my blood flow from paint chips decrease than my finger nails..i be attentive to that any lead paint touch ,dirt,chips,and inhalation is undesirable ,please don't be around this and don't shop your toddler's around this..good success and god bless.
2016-11-03 03:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is harmful but not deadly. If it was mercury you shouldn't touch it with your hands ever!
2006-07-27 12:48:36 · answer #7 · answered by P.M.S.R. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, if you touch it it will give you a 3rd dagree burn and it might catch sparks so do it outside on a big rock or anvil
2006-07-27 12:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by Alli R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if you follow recommended safety precautions
2006-07-27 12:46:08 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,once ur careful
2006-07-27 12:46:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋