Toller wrote:
> Any fully cured finish is child safe.
That's arguable for metal-dried oils, particularly old lead-dried oils
and maybe even the modern cobalt driers (we could see formula changes
in the next few years, because of this concern).
It's certainly untrue for many of the old metallic pigments, such as
red or white lead and chrome yellows and greens.
> Well, anything in common use; Chinese black lacquer might not be, as it is
> closely related to poison ivy.
Urushiol lacquers are perfectly safe, once they're cured. However I
doubt they'd last well!
Tana wrote:
> I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
> shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
> Cheers Tana
Ever eat M&Ms?
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It's turtles, all the way down
Tue, Sep 5, 2006, 1:38pm (EDT+14) [email protected] (Tana) doth
queryeth:
I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each. Mother asked
me if it was OK for kid to chew on. I know it's a natural product but...
is it kid safe.
Well, considering that it's used to coat some medicines, some
candy, and some chewable kids' toys - yes.
Unless the wood is bad for kids.
JOAT
My shop, my rules.
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
> "Tana" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
>> shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
>> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
>> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
>> Cheers Tana
>
> Sure is. To give you an idea of how safe it is, some pills and candies are
> coated with shellac. Shellac is a excretive of the Lac beetle.
>
>
That makes me feel better as I have sold a few now.
Thanks Tana
Tue, Sep 5, 2006, 7:55pm (EDT+14) [email protected] (Tana) attempteth a
funny with:
only if it falls on the darlings.
When I said, "Unless the wood is bad for kids." I wasn't caring
about it falling on the kid; if the kid is screwing around probably
serves him/her right. Hopefully that'll teach 'em not to do "that"
again.
Some woods are extremely toxic, can even lethal, if ingested. If I
recall right it's black walnut you should not use for horse bedding. On
readily available type of wood to avoid for projects humans and/or
animals will be in contact with is pressure treated lumber; some idiots
use it just because it's cheap. For decks, fine. For animal shed,
furniture, etc., no. Major mistake. There are other woods that can
cause various symptoms, mostly tropical woods I believe. Do a google
for wood toxicity, or toxic woods.
JOAT
My shop, my rules.
CW wrote:
> They coat M&Ms with it. Good enough?
>
> "Tana" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
>> shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
>> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
>> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
>> Cheers Tana
>
>
yup good enuff for me
Tana
They coat M&Ms with it. Good enough?
"Tana" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
> shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
> Cheers Tana
<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> Toller wrote:
>
>> Any fully cured finish is child safe.
>
> That's arguable for metal-dried oils, particularly old lead-dried oils
> and maybe even the modern cobalt driers (we could see formula changes
> in the next few years, because of this concern).
>
> It's certainly untrue for many of the old metallic pigments, such as
> red or white lead and chrome yellows and greens.
>
The old metallic pigments and lead dried oils are in common use? Where are
you?
>> Well, anything in common use; Chinese black lacquer might not be, as it
>> is
>> closely related to poison ivy.
>
> Urushiol lacquers are perfectly safe, once they're cured. However I
> doubt they'd last well!
>
"Tana" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
>shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
> Cheers Tana
Sure is. To give you an idea of how safe it is, some pills and candies are
coated with shellac. Shellac is a excretive of the Lac beetle.
Any fully cured finish is child safe.
Well, anything in common use; Chinese black lacquer might not be, as it is
closely related to poison ivy.
"Tana" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have been making little kids toy cars, planes, etc and finishing with
>shellac. Usually 2-3 coats, sanded /steel wool after each.
> Mother asked me if it was OK for kid to chew on.
> I know it's a natural product but... is it kid safe.
> Cheers Tana
He said anything in common use...
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Toller wrote:
>
>> >> Any fully cured finish is child safe.
>
>> The old metallic pigments and lead dried oils are in common use? Where
>> are
>> you?
>
> I didn't say "common", you said "all".
>