The other day I picked up some really cute alphabet molds and some plaster of Paris for my kids crafting time. The intention was that I would make the letters and they would paint them. To my dismay as I was reading the direstions I noticed a warning
When mixed with water plaster hardens and becomes hot. Do not submerge any body parts into the plaster as severe burns may result. When plaster is being mixed, dust may cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat or upper respiratory system. If eye contact occurs, flush particles from eye with water. Do not take internally. Call a physician immediate if ingested. Children should not use this product except under adult supervision. Warning: This product contains crystalline silica, known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Many things in this warning merit further review. In case you missed them, I’ll summarize and enumerate the salient problems of this vile substance for you:
1. It gets hot. BURNING hot. (Yet, in the application section it lists “Hand prints” as a fun activity idea.)
2. The dust will BURN your eyes and scorch your respiratory system
3. The plaster is likely POISONOUS. Good thing kids NEVER eat stuff they play with…
4. Even with the name “Kids Kreations,” this toxin is NOT child friendly.
5. PLASTER OF PARIS CAUSES CANCER
So needless to say I will be posting some Homemade plaster alternative recipes here. I welcome readers to add thier own as well.
Why on earth are poisins being sold to our kids in the guise of harmless!!!
When mixed with water plaster hardens and becomes hot. Do not submerge any body parts into the plaster as severe burns may result. When plaster is being mixed, dust may cause irritation to eyes, nose, throat or upper respiratory system. If eye contact occurs, flush particles from eye with water. Do not take internally. Call a physician immediate if ingested. Children should not use this product except under adult supervision. Warning: This product contains crystalline silica, known to the state of California to cause cancer.
Many things in this warning merit further review. In case you missed them, I’ll summarize and enumerate the salient problems of this vile substance for you:
1. It gets hot. BURNING hot. (Yet, in the application section it lists “Hand prints” as a fun activity idea.)
2. The dust will BURN your eyes and scorch your respiratory system
3. The plaster is likely POISONOUS. Good thing kids NEVER eat stuff they play with…
4. Even with the name “Kids Kreations,” this toxin is NOT child friendly.
5. PLASTER OF PARIS CAUSES CANCER
So needless to say I will be posting some Homemade plaster alternative recipes here. I welcome readers to add thier own as well.
Why on earth are poisins being sold to our kids in the guise of harmless!!!
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