Artist Beware

A thorough, documented, and highly detailed examination of the hazards of working with art and craft materials, and the precautions one should take to assure good health and safety. Includes analyses of how gases, vapors, dusts, and fumes can harm the artist, and studies all aspects of safety in the studio, including the care, handling, and disposal of materials, the use of various kinds of protective equipment, and possible physical hazards. Covers the following kinds of art: painting and drawing, jewelry and enameling, printmaking, photography, sculpture, woodworking, metalworking, glass arts, ceramics, textile arts, computer art, photocopier art, art made by children, and much more. The most complete and authoritative book avail. for the artist and craftsperson.McCann, Michael is the author of 'Artist Beware', published 1992 under ISBN 9780756779191 and ISBN 0756779197.