dust disposal

["Ron Masa" <ron@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

HI Linda,

	Dust is a big topic and we have many experts on this list, (many of whom
actually know things) so i'll just start the topic.  FIRST, Do not dispose
of dust in your lungs where it yearns to reaggregate into a stone again,
possibly to get even.  I use dust mask and set a fan to keep a strong
predictable wind current blowing the dust (away from you is best) over the
piece when "making dust" (another word for "sculpting").  We suck air out a
window near the carving site, or outdoors may set the fan to blow onto the
area.

	GSS   GRANITE, SOAPSTONE, AND SANDSTONE,   G.S.S. 	These stones have nasty
sharp little silicate weapons lighter than air that you must be doubly
careful with...  even with one's dusty clothes after the mask comes off.
Don't let this stuff get anywhere you will breathe it.

	And, i put alabaster and marble dust into garden and vegetative areas as
living things are said to benefit.... now i am on turf where i really don't
know the science, must be time to go....  happy dust making, Linda.

  Be Well,
                Doctor Ron
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-----Original Message-----
I have a question for the list. I am a beginning sculptor and I have no
idea what to with all that powder.