[Nfb-krafters-korner] Question about holiday crafts

[Nella Foster]

Courtney as usual you have great ideas.  Why didn't I think of this?

Nella

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>
> Encourage your mom to join in on one of our classes as a "try it class."
> We all have been new at these crafts & do not teach anything that 
> isn't safe for anyone, including the blind. Some folks prefer not to 
> do some crafts because they feel it is unsafe for them. An example is 
> a hot glue gun. Some folks feel using a hot glue gun is unsafe because 
> the tip of the gun & the glue get very hot. When touched, you could 
> get blisters on when they are touched. I have very little sight, but 
> don't mind using a glue gun. I used one when I was sighted & got 
> burned so being blind doesn't bother me when using the it.


Also, have her join in on our Monday night chats & see what we are all
about. There she can ask questions  about how we do things & see for herself
that blind people can craft & do it safely.


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Courtney
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