Studio Resources
Find a number of downloadable PDFs and links to resources regarding different aspects of studio processes, waste, energy and packaging.
Processes:
Energy:
Creative Carbon Scotland have produced helpful guides on carbon management. Check out their guide to energy consumption:
Consider the different types of gas that are available for use in the studio:
Natural Gas: Natural gas is an odourless, colourless and clean-burning fossil fuel. ‘Clean-burning’ means that it is the least hazardous fossil fuel currently available, as it produces mostly carbon dioxide and water vapor when burned. Some workshops are connected to the mains gas supply for their torches, which is also used in household gas boilers, stoves and cookers.
Propane Gas: Propane gas comes from natural gas processing and oil refining, yet, it is more energy-efficient and considered to be a green fuel. This gas is commonly stored in portable tanks, and many jewellers and silversmiths choose to use this gas with their torches.
Butane: Butane comes from natural gas processing and oil refining, just like propane. The key difference is that butane is more commonly used as a refrigerant gas and fuel, and reaches boiling point at -2 degrees Celsius, meaning it is unlikely to burn properly in freezing temperatures. This gas is usually used to fuel hand torches for small-scale jewellery work.