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TORCH RENTAL RULES and REGULATIONS
(Last Updated 6/11/2009)
Two torches are available for rental at Beads by Design by Southern Flames members for $6.00 an hour.. The rules for reserving and using these tools are below. Please read them if you intend to make use of this member benefit. Hours of Operation: Torches available ½ hour after Beads By Design opens and closes ½ hour before Beads By Design closes. BBD hours are: Monday: 10:00 – 2:00 Tuesday, 10:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Restriction: Torch Area is closed during Southern Flames classes, BBD renovations, classes, etc. Membership: Must be a Southern Flames Member in good standing. Cost: Torch rental area is $6.00 per hour; payment is cash or check only (no credit cards). Age: Must be 18 years of age or older. Previous Experience: A minimum of 6 hours of prior use on a minor torch (or equivalent torch). Release: A safety/liability release must be filled out and signed before every torching session. Reservations: Must call ahead to Beads By Design to reserve torch time. Check In: Must check in with Beads by Design personnel upon arrival or sign in booklet, please observe reservations. If a space is reserved, reserving member has precedence. Glass: Soft glass only! No Boro or other hard glass. Kiln: Kiln will be pre-set to 950º F for a Moretti/Effetre annealing cycle and must not be adjusted. If you are using a different type of glass, you are responsible for knowing whether this pre-set annealing cycle is adequate for your glass. Safety Glasses: Didynium or other equivalent safety glasses must be worn. Ventilation: Ventilation hood must be on and appropriate ventilation system operating. Powders: No use of glass powders of any kind (enamels, powdered frit, pixie dust, etc.). Fuming: No fuming or use of any other technique that may require a respirator or mask. Use of metal leaf or foil is acceptable as long as technique used does not result in fuming. Bead Removal: Beads by Design facilities should not be used for removing beads from mandrels. Tools: Bring your own tools- only matches, water cup and rod rest will be provided. Mandrels: Label mandrels with your name.Clean Up: Members must clean up after themselves. Bead Pickup: Members will be responsible to pick up their beads from Beads by Design. Problems: Beads by Design does not receive any funds for this service, but helps facilitate use of equipment. If you have any problems, please contact a Southern Flames Board member. Failure to abide by any of these rules can result in torch rental privileges being revoked. (Last Updated 6/11/2009.)
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