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Health and safety:

·         Take normal levels of care whilst using electrical equipment i.e. don't leave electrical cables trailing across floor or work space.

·         Equipment for dyeing and paper-making should be kept separate from general kitchen equipment to avoid contamination of foodstuffs.

·         Clean up any spillages immediately and do not allow water to come into contact with electrical appliances.

·         Wash all equipment thoroughly after use to ensure they are clean and ready for action next time you come to use them.

·         When bonding fabrics ensure that baking parchment is used beneath and on top of the fabrics being bonded to prevent damage to your iron.

·         Work in a well-ventilated space with water close at hand when using candles/matches and other heat tools.

·         Work on a heat-resistant surface when using heat tools.

·         Use the correct heat for the fabric being used when using an iron, and keep fingers out of the way – especially when using steam.

·         Cover all surfaces with plastic sheeting as well as newspaper when using Brusho inks, dyes and other paints.

·         Use a cutting mat when using a craft knife to cut papers, together with a non-slip ruler. Replace the blade regularly to ensure a clean cut and always put the cap back when it is not in use.

·         Use a darning foot and embroidery hoop when doing free machine embroidery to protect your fingers and change the needle regularly.

·         Always, always keep pins, needles and other sharp items away from pets and young children. 

Storage of materials:

Design work in progress: kept tidily in workspace away from sun, dust and moisture. Embroidery in progress is kept in a pocket/folder together with the relevant threads and needles.

Completed embroidery: Placed in sketchbook or display folder.

Completed design work: Placed in sketchbook

Inks and paints: upright in the allocated drawer in my garage workroom.

Other items - glue, bleach etc: Upright in wall cupboard in garage workroom out of reach of pets and children.

Fabrics: Those required for the current project are kept in a basket together with threads and other items so they are to hand when needed.

Sewing machine: Kept on sewing table in my sewing room with its cover in place and wires stored neatly.

Other electrical equipment (Iron, blender etc): Allowed to cool after use then stored on the workbench in my garage workroom.

Costings
Blender ...... £18.99
Linen scrim ..... £3.75
Other fabric and threads from my existing stock ... estimated cost approx £6

 Timings

Chapter 1 -  2 hours
Chapter 2 -   6 hours
Chapter 3 -   1.5 hours
Chapter 4 -   8 hours
Chapter 5 -   7 hours
Chapter 6 -   12.5 hours
Chapter 7 and 8 - 8 hours
Chapter 9 -   3 hours
Chapter 10 - 6 hours
Chapter 11 - 14 hours