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cloudburst · 01-05-2008, 02:23 PM #10 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by lilysandremains

I first saw the pigments in the store about a year ago and thought to myself i really hope noone mistakes these for eyeshadow substances,but of course people have.
I even emailed the company to prove to these girls these are not orginally created for makeup,just for crafts.
Just because it is non-toxic does not mean it's safe for the eyes.
If someone gets an eye infection of scratch it's their own fault.

I cannot agree more. I am a visual artist & cannot overstate the potential dangers of art supplies & materials. "Non toxic" simply means that exposure to a certain substance or ingredient won't put you in hospital right away! It dosen't measure accumlated poisoning or damage over years of exposure.

Many fine art products are formulated with toxic metals (lead, cadmium) and they should be used for their intended purpose with gloves &/or respirators! Imagine then putting these products on your eyes or lips!