Costings, Authentication and H&S

Costs for resolved sample:

Frame - £4.50
Papers - £2.00
Fabrics - £4.75
Pelmet Vilene - £1.25
Cottons - £1.25
Threads and Yarns - £7.50
Shells - Free
Onion Skins for dyes - Free

Total Cost: £21.25

Time taken for Resolved sample - 10 hours

 

Health & Safety



Machine Stitching

• Ensure to use a chair with a back rest, at the correct height and within reach of the machine foot pedal.
• Ensure flexes and leads are kept safely out of the way to prevent tripping. tape to floor if necessary with bright tape.

Dye with Onion Skins

• Ensure a pan is used only for dyeing, large enough to prevent water boiling over.
• Ensure pan with boiling water is kept to the back of the cooker to avoid spillage and burns.
• Allow to cool before draining skins and before removing dyed fabrics.
• Wear protective gloves and an apron.

Ironing

• Ensure iron is stored in a safe place when not in use.
• Use a correct surface to iron on.
• Ensure flexes and leads are kept safely out of the way to prevent tripping. tape to floor if necessary with bright tape.

Scissors
Ensure scissors are properly sharp as there is less risk of accidents if they are not blunt.

Needles

• Ensure needles are stored correctly in a needle case or appropriate container.
• Discard of old needles safely; a local pharmacy will dispose of old needles.