1′ x 2″, glass beads and lead
So much of my time is spent weighing and managing risks right now. How risky would it be for me to stop into the grocery store for more milk? Is it riskier to leave the kids outside for a minute than to bring them in with me? It occurred to me this week that so much of the risk management that we have to do for Covid is already second-nature to me from working with lead in stained glass for decades. When I work with lead I have to be aware of when I’ve touched it, wash my hands well before I touch my mouth or nose, wear a respirator when I’m doing anything that would make it airborne, and keep the dust contained. N-95 masks are already in my studio. I know how to turn on the faucet without contaminating it and how to make sure there’s good air circulation. In a strange way I feel lucky to have had so much practice. This pendant is made from a lead weight, lead came, and glass beads. Knowing the risks, I’ll probably be the only one brave enough to wear it, but I know how to do it safely.
