Member Orientation to the Grand Glass Arts Club. Welcome to the Grand Glass Arts Club!

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1 Member Orientation to the Grand Glass Arts Club Welcome to the Grand Glass Arts Club! The Grand Glass Arts Club offers the opportunity to create a wide range of stained glass art forms by providing a facility, equipment, instruction and a wholesome, social environment for those with a shared interest in stained glass art. We offer Classes in foil and solder, lead came window making, fused glass, mosaics and many other glass disciplines. The number of items you can create is unlimited! General Information We are open to the public from 9 am - 12:30 pm every day from October through April. From May - September, we are open to the public on Monday through Friday only. As a Member, you may work in the Studio from 9 am to 9 pm as long as another Member is present. As a Chartered Club under the Sun City Grand Community Association, Membership is open to all cardholders in good standing with SCGCA. New Members are required to take the Orientation Class and one of the Introductory classes (foil and solder, fusing, or mosaic) before they become full- fledged Members. To be Members in good standing and be permitted to use the Club's facilities, Members must volunteer service, such as monitoring 4 times a year or participating on various committees, in addition to paying yearly dues. When you enter the Club, please scan your CAM card. The screen will acknowledge you by name and inform you of the number of earned service/monitor credits you have earned. If you have insufficient credits the screen will inform you with "Sorry" and to gain access to the Club, you will need to monitor before using the facilities. Non-Members are only allowed in the Studio if a Monitor is on duty or they are with a Member. Only Members may purchase equipment or use tools provided by the Club. We have tool boxes, grinders, and other equipment available for use in the Studio. You need to purchase your own glass cutter and all consumables, such as glass, foils, lead, adhesives, marking pens and grinder heads. Most Members eventually purchase their own hand tools. Bottled water is available for $.25 in the bottom bins of the refrigerator. You may also place your lunch and drinks in the refrigerator, but make sure your items are marked with your name. One can of soda looks pretty much like another! If you spot a scorpion or other insect, please tell a board Member or anyone wearing a Club Staff Member badge. They will direct CAM to get the exterminators in. Scorpions are rare - once or twice a year but we advise that you keep your belongings (e.g., purses) off the floor.

2 If you find standing on cement tiring, there are foam mats available for your use. These are stored under the tables. Again, scorpions may lurk there, so take care when you pull them out. There are also pedestals to stand on if you need to get some height to work on your project. The closest restrooms are in the Chaparral Center and in Adobe. For Adobe, you may exit the rear door and place the "wet floor" sign in the door to prop it open. Remove the sign when you return. Member Responsibilities In addition to monitoring/service, each Member has several responsibilities: Think safety first! Tool boxes and grinders must be signed out for use in the Studio. All equipment stays in the Studio and may only be used by Members. Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned before it is put away. If you are uncertain how to clean an item, just ask! If items are missing from toolboxes or grinders, please report it to a Club Staff member. You may store a work in progress in the Studio in the designated storage area. All stored items must have your name and the start date of your project clearly labeled on the outer edge of the project. We recommend that personal tools not be stored in the Studio. If you are not actively working on a project or if you are leaving SCG for an extended time, e.g. you leave for the summer months, please take your projects home before you leave. Projects left unattended for 60 days will be considered abandoned and will be discarded. Keep all work areas and equipment safe and clean by removing all water and debris from floors and work tables, and returning equipment to their correct place. When you are finished for the day, please wipe your work area with a damp towel and dry the area. Check the floor for debris and mop or sweep as needed. Wet and damp towels should be hung on the drying rack next to the sink in the classroom. Only dry towels go in the towel bucket.

3 You may not work alone. Another Member of the Club must be present. Members are encouraged to wear eye protection when cutting glass, using equipment and chemicals. Please use a full face shield when using the Taurus saw. Designated monitor: Whenever the Club is officially open (9:00 12:30 7 days a week from October thru April and May thru September. We must have a monitor. If no monitor is scheduled, one of the first 2 Members in the Studio will be the designated monitor and wear the monitor badge. This is a shared task, so switch off with others in the studio! Only checks and exact change for supplies and kiln fees are accepted when there is no scheduled monitor. These should be placed in a cash receipts envelope and placed in the Daily receipts slot for each sale. The Designated Monitor should prepare a receipt, and sign kiln work and Taurus Saw requests. If you have a question about ANYTHING, please ask! Those wearing "Club Staff" badges are Members who are happy to assist you. Use of club tools and equipment Grand Glass Arts Club is responsible for the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the tools and equipment provided. Studio tools and equipment are for the use of Club Members in good standing while working in the Glass Arts Studio. They are the property of the Grand Glass Arts Club and are not to be removed from the studio. Monitors are given the responsibility of supervising the proper use of Club tools and equipment and are reasonably well trained in related safety awareness measures. Monitors have the authority to deny use of tools or equipment to any individual who in their judgment is either unable or unwilling to abide by the stated safety rules. Tool boxes and g rinders are available in the kiln room for all your glass cutting, grinding and sodering needs. Report any lost, broken or missing items to the Equipment Chairperson. General Procedures: Place newspaper on your work area. Sign out and setup a grinder and a tool box. If soldering, please use one of the small, air cleaning fans. Have a dust pan handy and sweep your cutting area frequently.

4 Wear safety glasses when cutting and grinding glass. When you are finished for the day, place scrap glass in designated glass trash containers. Clean your area by first sweeping it off with the hand broom and dust pan. damp towel and dry with another towel. Then wipe with a Hang wet and damp towels up on the drying rack in the Class room. Clean tools and grinder and return equipment to the storage area. Equipment Tools and equipment, located in the storage area of the kiln room, are provided by the Club for the use of its Members when working in the studio. They are not to be removed from the studio. Several pieces of equipment require special training. These include the Taurus saw, miter saw, slant- top grinder, and drill press. Ask a Club Staff Member how to get training. You sign out tool boxes and grinders in the storage area of the kiln room. When you are done for the day, clean the tools and return the tool box to the storage area. There are 2 types of tool boxes: Cutting tool boxes and Soldering Tool boxes. Cutting Tool Box Contents: (4 items) 1.Running Pliers 2.Grozer/Breaker Pliers 3.Glazing Hammer 4.Safety Glasses Soldering Tool Box Contents (7 items) 1.Soldering Iron (MUST be used with a rheostat!)

5 2.Temperature control box (Rheostat) 3.Soldering iron stand 4.Sponge 5.Sponge Holder 6.Flux 7.Flux Holder Other tools are available. Ask a Club Staff Member of you have difficulty locating them. Be sure to clean them and return them to their proper place when you are finished for the day. Grinder Mate * Foil Dispensers Hand Crimper Hammers Hand Foilers Rulers "C" Clamps Wire brush and steel wool Mosaic Cutters Pre- tinned Wire Foam Wedges Push pins Pattern Shears Q-tips Glass & Metal Files Circle Cutter Came Vise Gloves Wire Cutters Pliers Screw drivers Electrical Tape Zinc Bender Masking Tape

6 *Grinder Mates have 2 rubber pads that need to be kept apart when the unit is stored. Place a Q-Tip or plastic pen tip in the joint of the Grinder Mate to keep these pads apart. Be sure to clean the grinder mate thoroughly before storing! Clean with a brush if necessary. Chemicals, Solvents and Lead - Think Safety First!! Many of the chemicals and solvents used in the Stained Glass Studio are potential eye and skin irritants. The materials listed below should be handled with care. Denatured alcohol Mineral Spirits Goo- gone Finishing Compounds Patina Whiting powder Flux Sealers Glass Polish Flux Remover WD-40 Putty Glazing Compounds Cutter Oil Lead particulate is generated from handling lead or inhaling fumes from lead solder. Lead is toxic when ingested over a prolonged period of time. Use an air cleaning fan when soldering. Safety Precautions with Chemicals, Solvents and Lead Avoid contact with chemicals and solvents to eyes and skin. Wear gloves when possible. Wash hands frequently with soap and water after use of chemicals, solvents and lead. Wear gloves when working with chemicals, solvents, and lead. Safety eye protection is provided by the Club. Members are encouraged to wear eye protection when working with chemicals, solvents and lead. Should accidental eye contact occurs, an eye wash station is provided at the sink area in the Classroom.

7 Should accidental skin contact occurs, wash the area with soap and water. with cool water. Flush the area Work in areas with proper ventilation and good air circulation. Use an air filtering fan when soldering, or using putty or whitening. Specific Equipment Procedures Soldering Equipment: Soldering iron are very hot! Use care when handling them. If you are leaving the Studio for more than a few minutes, turn the iron off or unplug it to prevent burning out the tip. The soldering irons in the toolboxes REQUIRE a rheostat. Plug the iron into the rheostat, and then plug the rheostat into the Surge protector strip. Setting the rheostat to 6 or 7 is sufficient for most uses. Use a stand to hold the iron, and wet the sponge. When you are finished, wipe the iron tip on the wet sponge and re-tin the tip. Turn off the temperature control and allow iron to cool before placing it in the box. Clean iron stand and sponge. Grinders: Setup When setting up a grinder, make sure the rubber plug is in place before you add water! Fill with 1 cup of water and wet the sponge. Cups are located in the bottom cabinet next to the sink. Set the splash guard around the grinder and place a towel over the right hand side of the splash guard. Place the safety glass eye shield in place on the grinder. Clean up Unplug the grinder; turn the power strip off and remove the glass eye shield. Remove your grinder head

8 Remove grid top and sponge. Clean the top at the sink with a brush, and rinse the sponge. Drain the water by moving the left corner of the grinder slightly off the table, holding a cup underneath the drain hole and pulling the drain plug located under the white grid. Wipe out any glass residue with a paper towel, and place the paper in the trash. (When you grind a large amount of glass, you may have to scrape out the glass residue using the yellow putty knife located in the drainage rack next to the sink.) Clean the grinder thoroughly using the sink sprayer, but be careful not to spray the motor area. Replace the drain plug securely, Put the sponge on top of the grinder. Wipe off the splash guard and safety glass eye shield. Return the grinder to storage and check off your name on the check-out sheet. Make sure all floor areas and tables are wiped cleaned and dried. Other Equipment Kilns The kilns are to be used by trained Kiln Committee Club Members only. Before submitting artwork to be fired, Members must complete the Introduction to Fusing Class. Pieces to be fired must have a completed Kiln Work Order form accompanying them. Kiln fees are determined by the size of the project. Kiln fees are to be paid to the Monitor in advance of submitting your piece for firing. Projects cannot be placed on the shelf in the kiln room without a paid kiln firing form.

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