Red plastic ball-style Christmas ornament, purchased at the Dollar Tree store, c.2012.
- Cadmium (Cd): 29 +/- 17 ppm
- Arsenic (As): 66 +/- 14 ppm
- Lead (Pb): Non-Detect / Negative
- Mercury (Hg): Non-Detect / Negative
All components and finishes tested with an XRF instrument.
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Any recommendations on ball style Christmas ornaments would be much appreciated !
I would buy handmade clear glass ornaments made by an artist (not leaded crystal) if you have to buy ball ornaments. My mother was born on Christmas and used to celebrate the holiday (for her birthday) and she would buy styrofoam balls at the craft store and decorate the balls herself using pins and sequins and ribbons and string and glue. I think that is a good way to go. Maybe you can buy wooden balls from a craft store to decorate? With paint and markers? glue and finings?
Tamara
Those are really good ideas! Thank you. I’ll definitely do those when I can find some time. In the meanwhile, do you think IkEA ornaments (made out of recycled plastic) would be relatively safe?
Thanks again for all your help!
Those are really great ideas, thank you! I will certainly do so when I can! In the meanwhile, what are your thoughts in IKEA ball ornaments made of recycled plastic?
Thanks again for all your help!