Would encasing/sealing the thing in something non smelly (e.g. acrylic spray or paint) work?. I'm worried about health cuz tiny particles get on you and into your nose.
2007-04-29 13:21:47 · 2 answers · asked by L 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
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2007-05-01 16:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, smell is one thing and tiny particles affecting health is another. I would suggest placing the items in a well ventilated space and directing air flow over them - a room with an exhaust fan and a separate circulation fan or a room with an intake fan would do it. You might wash the product with warm soap and water.
The cured resin is considered stable and harmless, the liquid and vapors of the liquid have some problems - see the MSDS
http://www.tedpella.com/msds_html/18190msd.htm
2007-04-30 10:45:51 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋