kgreene@olywa.net on fri 25 oct 96
I want to jump on the glove band-wagon, here. I use to have to wear latex
gloves for my work. (infection precautions) and, found that i am very
allergic to them. Does anyone have any suggestions about gloves that maybe
less allergenic? Karen
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Charles Williams on sat 26 oct 96
Karen,
There are hypo/non-allergenic gloves available. Most pharmacies have them.
You may find these expensive! Also, try some household gloves. Some are made
with plastics. Also #2, be sure, if you ever need to have a Barium Enema exam
(x-ray), that you tell the technologists of your latex allergy. Some enema
tips still use latex or have latex balloons.
I hope this helps.
C Wilyums AKA Mississippi Mudcat Pottery in Clinton, MS where the
rain is falling softly
ktighe on sat 26 oct 96
With regard to the discussion about using gloves to protect one's skin, how
does one protect the skin of the forearm while manually mixing a glaze in a
5 gallon bucket that is, say, 85% full? The glaze often reaches up near my
elbow. I love the disposable latex gloves and use them for a variety of
things, but I don't see their value when dealing with a full 5 gallon
bucket. Anybody else on this?
CP Dunbar on sat 26 oct 96
Karen,
Many people are allergic to the material that many surgical gloves
are made of. There are other brands that are typically yellow in color.
These tend to be hypoallergenic, and do not contain powder. I like
them better. If you would like, send me your snail mail address and
I will gladly send you samples of hypoallergenic gloves for you to
try. I use them at work, and can locate a vendor for you as well.
need a refill on my coffee,
cp
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Roeder on sun 27 oct 96
At 02:25 PM 10/26/96 +0000, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>With regard to the discussion about using gloves to protect one's skin, how
>does one protect the skin of the forearm while manually mixing a glaze in a
>5 gallon bucket that is, say, 85% full? The glaze often reaches up near my
>elbow. I love the disposable latex gloves and use them for a variety of
>things, but I don't see their value when dealing with a full 5 gallon
>bucket. Anybody else on this?
Why is it necessary to stick your hands/arms/elbows and other assorted body
parts into the glaze? I use a drill attachment glaze mixing tool (turbo
mixer, or jiffy mixer), which keeps hands out of the glaze bucket. I
screen after mixing, ladling or pouring a bit at a time, using a spatula or
brush to push it through a sieve, to remove all lumps. (I'd love a Talisman
twisty sieve, but it's out o' my budget) I don't get any glaze above the
gloveline.
Before I had the mixer attachment, I used a long handled spatula to mix, and
worked a managable amount of glaze at a time from the five gallon bucket,
through a sieve, into another bucket. Still no need for longer gloves. I
had to sieve it a couple times to smooth it out.
Can't you just use a longer handled mixing thingie (plunger, yardstick,
toilet bowl brush,whatever) and mix it to the point that you can start to
sieve it, a bit at a time?
Candice Roeder
Shirley Cumming on sun 27 oct 96
Someone needs long sleeve gloves for stirring glazes--Call a farm supply
store and ask where you can get those gloves used by artificial inseminators.
They might even reach to your armpits!! Veteriariay for large animals also
use them.
Shirlawn@aol.com
Janet H Walker on sun 27 oct 96
I want to jump on the glove band-wagon, here. I use to have to wear latex
gloves for my work. (infection precautions) and, found that i am very
allergic to them. Does anyone have any suggestions about gloves that maybe
less allergenic? Karen
Yes. I buy boxes of nitrile gloves from an agricultural supply
place. Other places probably have them also. They are thin and
strong, like the latex surgical gloves. I had to buy a box of 100
pairs but they weren't THAT expensive. They work. They come in
sizes that fit even my miniature hands. They are also comfortable
for those 12-hour days of glazing.
Jan Walker
Cambridge MA USA
Don Sanami on sun 27 oct 96
KAren, Dura-Touch gloves are made of Vinyl and may be obtained in at
least two sizesd-. They come in boxes of 100 an cost less than
$10.00/box. We use the smaller sizes since they fit quite closely. The
gloves may be used several times,with ordinary care. Do not buy them from
your local drug-store...the cost is quite high. We buy them from Lee
Valley Tools in Ontario..probably any paint store ore cleaners store will
have the gloves.Don & IsaoOn Sat, 26 Oct 1996, Charles Williams wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Karen,
> There are hypo/non-allergenic gloves available. Most pharmacies have them.
> You may find these expensive! Also, try some household gloves. Some are made
> with plastics. Also #2, be sure, if you ever need to have a Barium Enema exam
> (x-ray), that you tell the technologists of your latex allergy. Some enema
> tips still use latex or have latex balloons.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> C Wilyums AKA Mississippi Mudcat Pottery in Clinton, MS where the
> rain is falling softly
>
Charles Williams on sun 27 oct 96
Why mix with your hands? Try a chef's whisk, large size. There are several
paint mixers designed for a household electric drill that work well and
several commercially available "glaze mixers". The mixing is not as critical
as the screening, at least not initially.
CW
jpash@ibm.net on mon 28 oct 96
If you need to get every last bit of gook off the bottom of the barrel,
there are elbow length gloves. I saw them at the local home supply warehouse
(I wish I could remember the amusing name someone else on the list used for
these stores!). They are quite thick...more heavy duty than regular household
gloves....they are meant to be used to protect against toxic chemicals. I
haven't tried them yet, but they seem to be another good choice for stirring
glazes.
Julie in Laguna Niguel, Ca.
Joyce Lee..........Jim Lee on mon 28 oct 96
Roeder wrote:
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> At 02:25 PM 10/26/96 +0000, you wrote:
> >----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> >With regard to the discussion about using gloves to protect one's skin, how
> >does one protect the skin of the forearm while manually mixing a glaze in a
> >5 gallon bucket that is, say, 85% full? The glaze often reaches up near my
> >elbow. I love the disposable latex gloves and use them for a variety of
> >things, but I don't see their value when dealing with a full 5 gallon
> >bucket. Anybody else on this?
>
> Why is it necessary to stick your hands/arms/elbows and other assorted body
> parts into the glaze? I use a drill attachment glaze mixing tool (turbo
> mixer, or jiffy mixer), which keeps hands out of the glaze bucket. I
> screen after mixing, ladling or pouring a bit at a time, using a spatula or
> brush to push it through a sieve, to remove all lumps. (I'd love a Talisman
> twisty sieve, but it's out o' my budget) I don't get any glaze above the
> gloveline.
>
> Before I had the mixer attachment, I used a long handled spatula to mix, and
> worked a managable amount of glaze at a time from the five gallon bucket,
> through a sieve, into another bucket. Still no need for longer gloves. I
> had to sieve it a couple times to smooth it out.
>
> Can't you just use a longer handled mixing thingie (plunger, yardstick,
> toilet bowl brush,whatever) and mix it to the point that you can start to
> sieve it, a bit at a time?
>
> Candice RoederCandice,
There are some of us non-linear thinking types who couldn't conceive of
possessing the capability of mixing and applying a bucket of glaze
without having too much of it on ourselves, tools, floor, lid, tables,
workbenches whatever. We are messy and we need all the help we can get,
even from various body parts. We don't always reveal who we are by
appearance either. Often we look as well put together as anyone else in
our assorted groups. I suspect, though, from your "thingie" statement
that you are not always so linear yourself. After saying that, thank you
for your suggestions concerning patience. Some of us will keep them in
mind and learn from them. For us, experience is EVERYTHING.
Joyce
Karen Gringhuis on tue 29 oct 96
When stirring glaze - elbow length gloves 18" nitirle item #37-185 approx.
$8/pr from Dunn Safety Products Chicago 800-451-3866 or 312-666-5800. They
really last & I wouldn't be without them.
For throwing or other handwork - Latex gloves which really are strong & above
the wrist - great for protecting injuries - from Microflex in
San Francisco 800-876-6866. Call this mfgr. to find your local supplier
of item #UL316 powderless non-sterile gloves. The trick is to find a
distributor who will sell y ou less than a case of boxes. One such is
Laboratory Product Sales in Rochester NY 800-388-0166 - $25 min. order
so find a friend who nees some too. Approx $9 for a box of 50
Both these places have catalogs avail.
With thanks to Alex Solla (Hey Alex - I actually got my own supply!) for
the Microflex source.
Karen Gringhuis
Kerr - M. Christine on tue 29 oct 96
What about those really throw-away kind - you know, the ones that are
sort of hand-shaped sandwich bags?
Chris
mel jacobson on tue 15 dec 98
in my experience a pair of cotton work gloves inside of a large pair
of `choppers`..(minnesota speak for leather mittens, one piece, thumb hole)
have always been great for kiln work.
when doing raku, or around hot kilns, i wear a pair of very tight `drivers
gloves`
and leave them on..........you can adjust valves, open ports etc............
and then add some big mittens over the top for really hot work. plus
it looks studly.
(or dorky depending on the view)
mel/mn
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