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Mary Sparrow · 06-11-2002, 07:36 PM

I have a little happy news to share, I am expecting baby #3! But have a few safety concerns, and I am sure I am not the first woman painter in this dilemma.

Currently I work mostly in oils, I have at least five commissions waiting to be done, all in oil. Basically all I use are oil paints, some liquin and or retouch varnish and mineral spirits. However, I know these are hazardous and I need to find good alternatives while I am pregnant. I really need to do these, as they are my income.

Are the Gamblin products safe enough for me to use? and which ones do you suggest I use to replace the liquin and mineral spirits.

Does anyone know anything about the water mixable oils? Would this be a safer alternative?

Any guidance would be appreciated, I didn't have to worry about this last time I was pregnant because I was in the middle of an adoption as well and just didn't have time!

Thanks,
Mary

06-11-2002, 07:36 PM	#1
Mary Sparrow EDUCATIONAL MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: Jul 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Painting with oils and safety? I have a little happy news to share, I am expecting baby #3! But have a few safety concerns, and I am sure I am not the first woman painter in this dilemma. Currently I work mostly in oils, I have at least five commissions waiting to be done, all in oil. Basically all I use are oil paints, some liquin and or retouch varnish and mineral spirits. However, I know these are hazardous and I need to find good alternatives while I am pregnant. I really need to do these, as they are my income. Are the Gamblin products safe enough for me to use? and which ones do you suggest I use to replace the liquin and mineral spirits. Does anyone know anything about the water mixable oils? Would this be a safer alternative? Any guidance would be appreciated, I didn't have to worry about this last time I was pregnant because I was in the middle of an adoption as well and just didn't have time! Thanks, Mary