Silicosis - What it is and how to avoid it

[@Evan-hw6mn]

You're doing a service for potters everywhere. Thank you. I'd be curious what is registered when rubbing over glaze imperfections, shaking around plastic used to cover pieces when slow-drying. Even just opening up a bag of clay where some has dried to the inside of the plastic seems to make more dust than anything.

[@321ReadysSetG0]

Don't underestimate your videos - they are very well produced with information to back your statements and recommendations. I much prefer your straight forward presentation. I was wondering if the rise of partials would be reduced if a spray bottle with water is used to "spritz" the bucket/area while emptying the chemicals into the water and continuing through the "bubbling" as it is incorporated. Might help and definitely interested to see if it does reduce it. I am a TA at a community college and follow your recommend advice already. When we "dump" the chemical into our five gallon bucket with water, we immediately place a lid on it snd wait for the cloud to settle. Now, I am going to use a spray of water to visually see if there is a difference while placing the mix into the water. Thank you for your extensive research and sharing of information.

[@walkerpottery9296-Natalie]

This is such an interesting video. As a new potter, (with asthma) and having a home studio in my basement, I am actively looking for ways to minimize the silica dust particles. Thank you for the data and research you’ve conducted and shared. I definitely need to invest in a good air filter as well as some type of meter. I live in the US and follow Jon the Potter - I’m interested to see what he has to contribute to the subject as well.

[@nancyhartshorne6491]

Great overview and clarification of questions I've always had. Thanks!

[@missprettysunshine]

That was so useful !! Thank you so much for sharing !

[@smartypantsify]

Thank you for this video. Would you say oil-based clay is safer to use? I try to keep my in-home based studio wiped down with water and sponge along with mopping the floor. I belong to a community-based sculpture group and do a lot of my work there. I bring some of my work home to work on too. Do you think using an oil base cleaning solution would be a good idea to manage dust and smeared residue left behind (like Murphy's soap)? Hope I didn't overlook in the comments, but could you recommend a high-quality mask?

[@tanudjagibson5557]

Good to know - thanks! Great comprehensive video. Will need to source one in Australia. Just wondering about pots drying on open shelves or just sitting there for weeks while waiting to bisque fire or glaze- is that dangerous? When cleaning I wipe down my shelves with a damp sponge but you can see little clouds puff up - and I guess the dust that comes off the wedging board is bad too. Will need to think how to do that better. Thanks

[@OldForgeCreations]

Pots sitting around shouldn't be bad at all, but dust clouds aren't ideal! Best to vent the studio afterwards if you can

[@donolliff2630]

Good information. Thank you!

[@jemmaw7057]

very informative, thank you so much!

[@useyourlastbraincells4480]

Very informative, never heard of it before. 👍

[@firedearthpottery2853]

Thanks for making this, going to get one for my studies (one in the house) maybe it will make me finally clean up. Lol.😅

[@casualcs2598]

Amazing!!!!

[@katiescharfe3108]

What air filter did you use before?

[@useyourlastbraincells4480]

i read it as scoliosis 💀

[@jillwazstudio]

It will be interesting to see jtp's video, but you have more gravitas. ; )