Legal

Safety Disclaimer

Effective date: May 2, 2026

Cosplay building can involve real physical risks. Tools, sanding, cutting, heat, resin, adhesives, solvents, paints, aerosols, electronics, and poor ventilation can cause injury, illness, fire, property damage, or long-term health effects.

HoneSmith provides educational and organizational content only. It does not replace hands-on training, professional instruction, manufacturer directions, safety data sheets, local safety regulations, or your own judgment.

General Safety

Read all manufacturer instructions.
Review safety data sheets for chemicals and materials.
Use appropriate eye, hand, skin, hearing, and respiratory protection.
Keep your workspace clean, stable, dry, and well-lit.
Keep flammable materials away from heat sources.
Keep children and pets away from hazardous work.
Do not work while impaired, exhausted, or rushed.
Test new materials and techniques on scrap pieces first.

Tools And Cutting

Sharp tools and power tools can cause serious injury. Use tools only as intended, keep blades controlled, cut away from your body, secure workpieces, use guards and clamps, wear eye protection, and avoid loose clothing or jewelry around moving tools.

Sanding And Dust

Sanding foam, plastic, resin, filler, primer, paint, or 3D prints can create harmful dust. Sand outdoors or with proper dust collection and ventilation, wear appropriate respiratory protection, avoid breathing dust, and clean dust safely without blowing it into the air.

Heat And Fire

Heat guns, irons, burners, ovens, open flame, thermoplastics, and hot glue can cause burns, fumes, or fire. Use heat tools on heat-safe surfaces, keep flammable materials away, never leave heat tools unattended, and stop immediately if you see smoke, discoloration, or strong fumes.

Resin, Adhesives, Paints, Solvents, And Ventilation

Resins, epoxies, contact cement, super glue, spray paint, primers, solvents, aerosols, and sealants can release hazardous vapors and cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation. Read labels and safety data sheets, use product-specific ventilation and PPE, avoid skin contact, do not mix chemicals unless instructions say it is safe, store chemicals safely, and dispose of them according to local rules.

Electrical And Wearable Components

LEDs, batteries, wiring, soldering, and wearable electronics can create burn, shock, fire, or battery hazards. Use appropriate batteries, chargers, wiring, insulation, and fuses. Avoid short circuits, damaged batteries, and wearable electronics that overheat.

Emergency

If you experience injury, chemical exposure, breathing difficulty, fire, electrical hazard, or another emergency, stop work and contact emergency services, poison control, or a qualified professional.