Gear Is it healthy to use a pencil as a dabber?

[biojuggernaut]

Grafite does not stick to glass but is it harmful to inhale from at nail scorching temperatures?

 

[WatTyler]

I wouldn't for the dust

Chronic Effects on Humans: Causes damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract. May cause damage to the following organs: cardiovascular system.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.

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Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Inhalation of high concentrations of graphite dust over prolonged periods of time may cause pneumoconiosis. Symptoms can include cough, shortness of breath, and decrease of pulmonary function. Preexisting pulmonary disorders such as emphysema may possibly be aggravated by prolonged exposure to high concentrations of graphite dust. This toxicology of this substance has not been fully investigated.

MSDS Graphite

Not sure if it would qualify as a high concentration or chronic/prolonged exposure (I doubt either), but why bother? A glass dabber produces no dust.

 

[YoGranMazPimp]

Yeah it probably wont kill you but since the unknown is there i would be careful. Maybe just doing it one session cause u cant find a dabber wouldnt hurt. There are many other common household things thst can be used as a daber that are safer...like paperclips, needles, many tools would work, sewing needles (can get huge dabs on the hooked end), ...id even go for a fork before a pencil. off the nail you say? So you can also just drop the dabs on if your errl can be handled by hand.

 

[SD_haze]

Only Sherbert Pencils

 

[YoGranMazPimp]

^^^^nice! Now you can get your pencil fix cured and use a safe and appropriate dabber!

 

[aesthyrian]

I would ask if it's necessary to use a pencil as a dabber? Most likely not..

 

[scottio19]

I'd use a higher number than a #2 pencil like most people have. Higher number= denser lead I'm pretty sure. they're harder to mark paper with, so less dust I guess?

 

[stroh]

Only Sherbert Pencils

herb sherbet is legit! his pencils are awesome, i use one for my nail, though skillets prefer something skinnier and metal IME

 

[CHEI]

you can order titanium dabbers for inexpensive. I used to use a tip of a pyrex wand with a pointed (but rounded) end that was broken clean.

 

[SD_haze]

Sherbet pencil dabbers are pretty tricky to find unless you're in the glass game, but I just found a glassblower on etsy that sells them (along with a bunch of other thick, affordable glass)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93818419/lampworked-glass-pencil-glass-dabber

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The Pencil looks so real with the perfect color eraser. The pencil tip is sharp (not sharp enough to cut you), but it feels like a real pencil. The shaved part looks so real it's hard to tell them apart from real pencils.​

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For $33 shipped (less than sherbets retail typically)

 

[Fulvic]

I would ask if it's necessary to use a pencil as a dabber? Most likely not..

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