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Re: Lascaux Fixative - How to use?

2005-06-20 by Djon

The "chemical smell" isn't the actual danger and a $20 charcoal filter
is delusional if you're doing a lot of this. Smart to work outside if
the indoor space isn't pressurized (fan pulling from outside) and
intentionally ventillated (open window, duct etc). 

Djon

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "john dean"
<deanwork2003@y...> wrote:
> That's why if you have half a brain you will buy a $20.00 charcoal
filetered 
> mask and goggles. Yea, they should try to incorporate the uv filter
into the 
> inkset. Good idea, market it.
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bernie Ess" <
> albatros-@g...> wrote:
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "john dean"
> > <deanwork2003@y...> wrote:
> > > I just used it two minutes ago. It is a no brainer. 
> > 
> > True, if you apply it too frequently, you may end up with "no brain"
> > at all, the fumes have a rather agressive, chemical smell. I usually
> > apply it on my roof deck, and even if I close the door instantly the
> > smell will penetrate into my room through the tiny chinks...
> > 
> > Best would be to have a printer who applies this kind of stuff in
> > purely liquid form, like the GLOP.
> > 
> > regards, Bernie

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