super_fly Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hi Everybody, I just stumbled on this forum the other day and I was hooked (no pun intended). I'm looking around at what I need to get started and the biggest thing seems to be location (oh, and a good starter kit). If I use our kitchen are there any after effects I need to be aware of? Will the fumes run us out of the house? I would have our window open and a fan running but I do have a 2 yr old daughter and I don't want her getting sick or anything. Also, if I use our microwave will it forever smell like cooking plastic? One option would be to open up the tailgating table and the coleman stove (or a small microwave and pour in the garage. Would that be better? Thanks, Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badfish03 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I would go with option number two, the fumes can be very potent especially when you overcook a bit of plastic Wouldnt hurt to wear at least a dust type (organic media)mask when working with it outside. DONT USE Mama's microwave to cook plastic in much better to get a cheap one from W-mart or on clearance, garage sale somewhere. I work in my garage and dont have adequate ventelation so I wear a good dual filter organic media mask and safety goggles when working with the plastic. Not overly uncomfortable and lessens the chance that I will grow gills or something Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj_bill Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 I am pretty much a newb as well, only been pouring for about 3 months. Careful it is addictive!!! I pour in the kitchen and use a microwave to heat the plastic (calhouns from Dells). Calhouns does not smoke as much as others but still smokes. The past 3 times I have poured I have gotten some pretty nasty headaches, I am now going to purchase a respirator (3m mentioned in some other post on this board). I am also considering moving outdoors. Others can smell it, my wife knows if I have been pouring for sure! If you add scents they will complain for sure! I believe Plastisol is considered hazardous so proper precautions should be taken. Personally I would not poor around children, but I don't know of any science that states it would be bad to do so. Best bet is outdoors or with heavy ventilation and make sure anyone that comes in close contact is wearing a respirator. Welcome to a extremely fun and rewarding hobby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Take it into the garage or workshop for sure. Some color additives stink like Flor Chartreuse and will defiently stink up the house. When I was single, it was no problem for me to cook plastisol in the kitchen in the winter time. Now I defiently keep it outside! Best of luck, and welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minion Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Would it be safe to heat up the plastic on the side burner of my propane grill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassnG3 Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Definitely option two outside in garage and do yourself a favor and purchase a respirator. Your brain cells will thankyou some day . I agree with the others purchase a walmart cheapo microwave. It is very addictive... Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james bradshaw Posted February 16, 2005 Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Yes, cook it in the shop,and wear a resperator with replacable cartridges. I set up an exhaust fan above my cooking area but it doesn't quite do the job. Sometime this spring I will put up a new shop with better ventilation. But untill then we'll avoid the fumes with a resperator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_fly Posted February 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2005 Thanks everybody; that's kind of what I was thinking. Good tips on the respirator. My "shop" will be the garage with the door open and a fan blowing out I think! (Mental Note: make sure my wife never reads this thread... ) Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
