Shoutout to my aunt's clumsy boyfriend for a safety tip I use now
Last month, my aunt brought her new boyfriend to see my glassblowing studio. He was eager but kept stepping too close, nearly tipping a shelf of cooled pieces. I was mid-demo on a simple bowl when his sudden move made me jerk the pipe. My friend across the room saw it and yelled 'back up' before I could say anything. After that, I started putting bright yellow tape on the floor to mark a clear no-go zone. Now I tell all visitors to stay behind that line if they want to watch. It cuts down on surprises and keeps everyone safe from hot glass or tools. That weird visit gave me a simple fix that works every time.