bone health and safety

[maciver]

Do's anyone know what "bio hazards" cow bone poses (it’s my first time using it) and one of my lecturer wants to know the details for heath and safety resones (I did all the proper preparation boiling in water for 2 hours the detergent for another 1. washing my hands with anti bactira wash between toching the bone it the early stages) and then sun drying it for 2 days before use. Is there anything else I should have done in the sterilisation process?

Thanks for any information

[Mike Ruslander]

Watch out for Mad Carver's Disease. It can spread to using ivory and wood products and is VERY contageous!

[Janel]

One should not breath the dust while working, as with any other materials, especially mother-of pearl. Do a SEARCH for how others prepare bone for working. The forum has had discussions about preparation.

 

Have some fun!

 

Janel

[Phil White]

My preferred method for preparing bone is to have $10 or so ready in hand, make a trip to the pet store, and buy pre-prepared bones that have been perfectly boiled and cleaned. I have a small supply of perfectly clean solid white bones, with no marrow or fatty material, each about 6 inches long that were purchased from the local pet food supplier for about $2 each.

 

Phil

 

Mad carvers disease, good one, Mike.

[Toothy]

Hi Phil, Mike, Janel and maciver

 

"Mad carvers disease," touche'

 

I agree, VERY contagious but also very enjoyable

 

Toothy

[Tony N]

bit late but here gose what you duid already is great just watch out when cutting it for the smell and also when working with the bone it smells a little and there is always the dust so wear a mask other than that you did every thing right.