Safety in ceramics

Introduces basic safety precautions for a ceramic studio when using clay as a creative medium in the classroom. Addresses safety and health hazards inherent in clay dust, the kiln, glazes, electricity and tools.

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Credits

director

K Starbuck

production company

Moorabbin College of TAFE

Duration

00:12:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

508172

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Ceramics

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1983

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