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w miller on mon 4 dec 00


Does anybody have an easy (or not) remedy for cracked skin on fingers and
thumbs?

Willi

Cindy Strnad on mon 4 dec 00


Hi, Willi.

We just went over this in depth--like last week, so there'll be lots of good
stuff in the archives. (You can find a link to the archives at the bottom of
this, and any other Clayart message. They're wonderfully easy to use.
) In addition to that, let me suggest, for cracks specifically,
that you use super glue.

You can get medical super glue, but this isn't necessary. The hardware stuff
will work fine. Try to find the kind that comes in a little bottle with a
brush. It's much less runny and therefore you can get it where you want it
instead of *everywhere*.

I can use this and throw with the same fingers, but I do have to re-apply it
maybe once or twice a day. (I don't get cracks in my fingers, but I often
get cuts.) If you use it on your heels, it can last for several days.

This is nasty stuff for fumes, by the way. Apply it in a well-ventilated
area. Really. Or at least hold your breath. Works every time for me.

Oh, and ***Drink lots of water***. My mantra, you know. And Janet
says, "rub a fresh, slightly mushed carrot over them." Can't hurt. Do it
before the super glue, though.

Cindy Strnad
Earthen Vessels Pottery
RR 1, Box 51
Custer, SD 57730
USA
earthenv@gwtc.net
http://www.earthenvesselssd.com

Mayssan1@AOL.COM on mon 4 dec 00


Hi Willi
>From recent posts:
1-Surgical gloves while glazing and trimming and even throwing (you just have
to use more water and get used to it.)
2-Udder cream or balm
3-Fresh Carrots rubbed on the chapped skin
4-Drink plenty of fluids
5-Warm paraffin wax treatments
6-Other creams that I cannot remember now
7-A walk through the Clayart Archives where there is a lot more about this
topic
8-Good luck
Mayssan
in it looks sunny and warm from the window, but boy is it cold in reality
Charleston WV

Morris, Marlene F. on mon 4 dec 00


THere's a lot of information on skin care in the archives, but keeping them
moisturized is the key. Moisturize and sleep with loose plastic gloves, if
necessary. I did that as a kid because of eczema and it sucked, but it's
doable.

Marlene

-----Original Message-----
From: w miller [mailto:caribsea@GATE.NET]
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 6:33 AM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: cracked skin


Does anybody have an easy (or not) remedy for cracked skin on fingers and
thumbs?

Willi

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Leava Major on tue 5 dec 00


My husband is the one with the skin that cannot
stay hydrated,whether or not his hands are in
clay.The following is a recipe I use to make a
product for him that works well.
We soapmakers call this a Lotion Bar and there are
several variations but this one has the easiest to
find ingredients.

One part beeswax
One part cocoa butter
One part coconut oil OR sweet almond oil OR
grapeseed oil

Most of this you can find at a health food
store,sometimes beauty salon supply stores have
pure cocoa butter.......

In a pinch you can use corn oil instead of the
other oils on the last line,it just does not
absorb into the skin as well.........

If you use coconut oil,use only the 1/3 beeswax as
the coconut oil is harder.
With the other liquid oils use a bit more
beeswax.After your first batch you can by trial
and error figure out the proportions you
like.........

I use a pyrex measuring cup.Melt the beeswax first
as it has to get the hottest.
Add the other 2 oils,stir and nuke a bit more til
all is melted.Take a spoon,dip into mixture to
coat.Let set up.It should set up like wax does but
a bit less firm.

Pour into a small tupperware container with
lid.When completely set up,pop out,hold it in your
hands to warm and rub the melty part of the solid
lotion bar into your hands.
I think it feels a bit heavy so if I use it I do
it at night.My husband uses it after cleaning up
after each throwing session.I also make an herbal
salve for really wretched winter/clay hands but
it's the wrong time of year for most gardeners to
harvest the herbs.......so I am hoping I have made
enough to last my husband and other devoted
customers through the winter.........

You can make up enough of the recipe to make as
Christmas gifts and be quite appreciated!!

Leava
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 06:33:25 -0500
From: w miller
Subject: cracked skin

Does anybody have an easy (or not) remedy for
cracked skin on fingers
and
thumbs?

Willi



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Polly Harris on tue 5 dec 00


The best I have found is vinegar with the mother in it. My understanding is
that clay is a base and vinegar an acid that restores the natural ph to the
skin and also leaves you smelling like a pickle. It hurts momentarily, but
renders your hands soft in a matter of moments.

p

Marjorie Beynon on tue 5 dec 00


I find my right thumb, is the one that gets painfully cracked most often
when real busy and with colder weather. I use a bit of over the counter
ointment and most importantly, an elastopas brand bandage, the only ones I
have found that will hold up while throwing and glazing , through the day.
Replace as needed. Seems to hold the crack together and will slowly heal.
MarjB
----- Original Message -----
From: w miller
To:
Sent: Monday, December 04, 2000 6:33 AM
Subject: cracked skin


> Does anybody have an easy (or not) remedy for cracked skin on fingers and
> thumbs?
>
> Willi
>
>
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BILLY MANGHAM on tue 5 dec 00


THIS BRINGS TO MIND A TEXAS POTTER IDIOM "TIS A BRAVE
POTTER WHO'LL SQUEEZE A LIME IN WINTER."
--- Mayssan1@AOL.COM wrote:
> Hi Willi
> From recent posts:
> 1-Surgical gloves while glazing and trimming and
> even throwing (you just have
> to use more water and get used to it.)
> 2-Udder cream or balm
> 3-Fresh Carrots rubbed on the chapped skin
> 4-Drink plenty of fluids
> 5-Warm paraffin wax treatments
> 6-Other creams that I cannot remember now
> 7-A walk through the Clayart Archives where there is
> a lot more about this
> topic
> 8-Good luck
> Mayssan
> in it looks sunny and warm from the window, but boy
> is it cold in reality
> Charleston WV
>
>
______________________________________________________________________________
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
> You may look at the archives for the list or change
> your subscription
> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
> Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be
> reached at melpots@pclink.com.


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