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not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:02 pm
by Kate Saunders
I'm hooking up my oxygen propane torch again after a ten year break and need to replace my old didymium glasses. I have no idea which number
I need to get, I believe they come in 1, 2, 3 strengths. All my books on the subject are ancient, I'd like more up to date information. Googling for the answer just got me tons of ads for glasses. Anyone out there do any beadmaking for recommendations? Thanks!
Re: not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 9:06 pm
by Tom Fuhrman
depends if you are working soft glass or boro. Boro is much harder on your eyes than soft glass. the size of items you are working on I think has an effect on your eyes as well. Philips and Aura are 2 good manufacturers of these glasses, call and talk to them. They'll have some things to recommend.
Re: not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 10:55 pm
by Kate Saunders
Thanks! I am using soft glass, making relatively small objects.
Re: not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:16 pm
by Brad Walker
Re: not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:41 pm
by Kate Saunders
I checked out the Phillips website and will call on Monday, many thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Re: not quite a fused glass question, ? about beadmaking eye protection
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 12:52 am
by Fiona Collins
Lampworketc.com is a great forum for beadmakers, you'll find posts about didys in the safety section