2020

Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #5: 2XW22 Miller Marketing Soft Brass 22 gauge wire: Lead-free (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: 2XW22 2XREED Soft Brass Wire 22 Gauge 100ft Purchased at: http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Bismuth (Bi): 279 +/- 64 ppm Zinc (Zn): 237,800 +/- 15,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 416,000 +/- 25,000 ppm Note: Lead-Free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds)…

Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #1: Hodge Products Zebra Wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: W22Z-15 Bassoon Wire 22 gauge (15 yds) for bassoon – Zebra Wire Purchased at: https://hodgeproductsinc.com  When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 343,000 +/- 32,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 602,200 +/- 53,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different types…

Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #2: Rieger Reed Wire Brass RBRW7 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description RBRW7 Rieger Reed Wire, Brass – .7mm approx. 22 Gauge, 200 Grams Purchased at http://www.millermarketingco.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,700 +/- 25,000 ppm Copper (Cu): 562,500 +/- 45,000 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test (180-seconds) Eight different…

Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

Bassoon wire – sample #3: G-05 35 Ft Forrests Music Brass Wire 22 gauge wire: Lead Free! (Copper + Zinc).

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Wire Product Description: G-05 35 Ft 22 Gauge Brass Wire purchased at Forrests Music https://www.forrestsmusic.com/ When tested with an XRF Instrument the wire pictured here had the following readings: Zinc (Zn): 307,500 +/- 1,700 ppm Copper (Cu): 688,100 +/- 2,300 ppm Titanium (Ti): 1,903 +/- 252 ppm Note: Lead-free! No other metals detected. 3-minute test…

These are the dishes Jennifer Lawrence chose for her china on her Amazon wedding registry: Lead-free!

These are the dishes Jennifer Lawrence chose for her china on her Amazon wedding registry: Lead-free!

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The XRF readings for the Fortessa Vitraluxe dishes pictured here (item number 0417) are below. These are the dishes that Jennifer Lawrence chose for her Amazon wedding registry listing. I wrote a post about her wedding registry here – link. Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for these dishes: https://amzn.to/3fmTvmi Introduction: Tamara Rubin is an independent…

Sakura Afternoon Tea At Home with Mary Engelbreit dish: 18,600 ppm Lead on the food surface (decorative edge.)

Sakura Afternoon Tea At Home with Mary Engelbreit dish: 18,600 ppm Lead on the food surface (decorative edge.)

When tested with an XRF instrument the cup pictured here had the following readings: On the white of the food surface of the dish: Zirconium (Zr): 18,100 +/- 500 ppm Tin (Sn): 36 +/- 17 ppm Platinum (Pt): 234 +/- 98 ppm Zinc (Zn): 17,600 +/- 500 ppm Copper (Cu): 433 +/- 57 ppm Iron…

Sakura Afternoon Tea cup from the At Home with Mary Engelbreit collection: 11,900 ppm Lead in decorative elements.

Sakura Afternoon Tea cup from the At Home with Mary Engelbreit collection: 11,900 ppm Lead in decorative elements.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the cup pictured here had the following readings: On the white of the food surface of the cup: Zirconium (Zr): 14,500 +/- 500 ppm Zinc (Zn): 11,300 +/- 400 ppm Copper (Cu): 451 +/- 69 ppm Iron (Fe): 650 +/- 203 ppm Titanium (Ti): 177 +/- 57 ppm On…

Bernardaud Limoges France Artois china saucer: 8,187 ppm Lead + 14 ppm Cadmium.

Bernardaud Limoges France Artois china saucer: 8,187 ppm Lead + 14 ppm Cadmium.

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Test on center of food surface of dish (white area): Cadmium (Cd): 14 +/- 6 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 49 +/- 13 ppm Iron (Fe): 4,521 +- 341 ppm Vanadium (V): 117 +/- 50 ppm Titanium (Ti): 300 +/- 79 ppm Test…

Lucerne Foods porcelain bowl: food surface is Lead-free, back mark is 42 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

Lucerne Foods porcelain bowl: food surface is Lead-free, back mark is 42 ppm Lead. Safe by all standards.

When tested with an XRF instrument the bowl pictured here had the following readings: White food surface of bowl Bismuth (Bi): 156 +/- 18 ppm Iron (Fe): 731 +/- 168 ppm Vanadium (V): 67 +/- 27 ppm Titanium (Ti): 92 +/- 34 ppm Black logo / back mark of bowl Lead (Pb): 42 +/- 15…

Small white porcelain tulip shaped bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

Small white porcelain tulip shaped bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

When tested with an XRF instrument the bowl pictured here had the results noted below. Note: interior and exterior are the same material and glaze and tested similarly. There is no back-mark or other brand-identifying marker on this bowl. White glazed exterior surface of bowl Bismuth (Bi): 46 +/- 13 ppm Zinc (Zn): 801 +/- 64 ppm Iron…

Small clear soup tureen (?) with etched glass bud handles: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free

Small clear soup tureen (?) with etched glass bud handles: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Titanium (Ti): 157 +/- 42 ppm No other metals were detected As always, thank you for reading and sharing my posts. Please let me know if you have any questions. Tamara Rubin #LeadSafeMama

Clear cut glass salad plate with floral pattern: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free

Clear cut glass salad plate with floral pattern: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free

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When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Vanadium (V): 123 +- 34 ppm No other metals were detected As always, thank you for reading and for sharing my posts. Please let me know if you have any questions. Tamara Rubin #LeadSafeMama

Small cut-glass decorative dish: Lead-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free.

Small cut-glass decorative dish: Lead-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free, Cadmium-free.

When tested with an XRF instrument the dish pictured here had the following readings: Barium (Ba): 2,492 +/- 103 ppm Antimony (Sb): 34 +/- 14 ppm Bromine (Br): 9 +/- 3 ppm Vanadium (V): 1,027 +/- 94 ppm Titanium (Ti): 2,203 +/- 171 ppm As always, thank you for reading and for sharing my posts….

Food surface of Ikea 365 Susan Pryke designed porcelain bowl: Lead-free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free, Antimony-free.

Food surface of Ikea 365 Susan Pryke designed porcelain bowl: Lead-free, Arsenic-Free, Cadmium-Free, Antimony-free.

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Test on food surface of bowl Iron (Fe): 978 +/- 203 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 138 +/- 37 ppm Test on logo area on bottom of bowl Lead (Pb): 30 +/- 13 ppm Chromium (Cr): 217 +/- 61 ppm Bismuth (Bi): 81 +/- 15 ppm Zinc (Zn): 60 +/- 21 ppm Cobalt (Co): 4,544 +/- 279…

Etched glass relief floral design bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

Etched glass relief floral design bowl: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

When tested with an XRF instrument the small bowl pictured here had the following readings: Titanium (Ti): 121 +/- 41 ppm No other metals detected As always, thank you for reading and for sharing my posts. Please let me know if you have any questions. Tamara Rubin #LeadSafeMama

Cordon Bleu B.I.A. “The Frieda Collection” small bowl. Hand-decorated in Belmont, CA: 15,200 ppm Lead!

Cordon Bleu B.I.A. “The Frieda Collection” small bowl. Hand-decorated in Belmont, CA: 15,200 ppm Lead!

Inside center of bowl (fruit design): – focus on red fruit Lead (Pb): 8,981 +/- 306 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 58 +/- 9 ppm Chromium (Cr): 292 +/- 76 ppm Antimony (Sb): 73 +/- 19 ppm Silver (Ag): 11 +/- 6 ppm Tin (Sn): 137 +/- 18 ppm Platinum (Pt): 275 +/- 100 ppm Zinc (Zn):…

Mikasa White Silk Bone China saucer: 24,300 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

Mikasa White Silk Bone China saucer: 24,300 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm is unsafe for kids.

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On the food surface of the dish: Lead (Pb): 24,300 +/- 800 ppm Tin (Sn): 41 +/- 18 ppm Zinc (Zn): 2,581 +/- 136 ppm Iron (Fe): 950 +/- 198 ppm Titanium (Ti): 6,263 +/- 435 ppm On the gold back logo mark of the dish: Lead (Pb): 23,200 +/- 800 ppm Barium (Ba): 169…

May 1932 National Geographic Magazine: 3,256 ppm Lead + 26 ppm Cadmium. Not safe for kids.

May 1932 National Geographic Magazine: 3,256 ppm Lead + 26 ppm Cadmium. Not safe for kids.

Are old magazines safe for children to play with? I tested this magazine in response to a question from a reader. The reader asked if it would be safe for their child to “cut up old National Geographic magazines” to use in art projects (collages). While I think it is unlikely that many children today…

Small NEW blue Cornflower pattern Corelle plate: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

Small NEW blue Cornflower pattern Corelle plate: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.

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Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for the dish pictured: https://amzn.to/2AJoWIs When tested with an XRF instrument this small Corelle plate (with a modern version of the vintage blue Cornflower pattern) had the following readings… Test on blue decorative edge of plate: Chromium (Cr): 438 +/- 111 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 1,607 +/- 48 ppm Zinc (Zn):…

Blue Corelle Portofino small dish / saucer: No Lead, No Cadmium, No Arsenic, No Mercury, No Antimony.

Blue Corelle Portofino small dish / saucer: No Lead, No Cadmium, No Arsenic, No Mercury, No Antimony.

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Here’s my Amazon affiliate link for this pattern: https://amzn.to/2W3BySq Light blue flower at center of dish: Barium (Ba): 98 +/- 58 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,700 +/- 155 ppm Iron (Fe): 861 +/- 283 ppm Chromium (Cr): 613 +/- 104 ppm Vanadium (V): 2,940 +/- 221 ppm Titanium (Ti): 10,600 +/- 700 ppm Cobalt (Co): 5,974…

Studio TU Fine Bone China, Quattro pattern: 45 +/- 38 ppm Lead (safe by all standards).

Studio TU Fine Bone China, Quattro pattern: 45 +/- 38 ppm Lead (safe by all standards).

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Food Surface of Dish 60-second tests Lead (Pb): 45 +/- 28 ppm Barium (Ba): 2,481 +/- 195 ppm Zinc (Zn): 84,700 +/- 3,500 ppm Iron (Fe): 922 +/- 241 ppm Vanadium (V): 3,199 +/- 247 ppm Titanium (Ti): 6,409 +/- 466 ppm Zirconium (Zr): 6,198 +/- 328 ppm Back Logo Area of Dish Lead (Pb):…

A post to share a little joy today… this photo is of all four of my sons jumping off the dock at the river near our home.

A post to share a little joy today… this photo is of all four of my sons jumping off the dock at the river near our home.

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#RubinSummer2020 Day #2 – July 3, 2020 – Friday #RubinBrothers #CampCoViD192020 #LeadSafeMama #Portlandia #MyFourSons This is a photo I took today of my boys holding hands while jumping off of the dock in to the river together. The new Sellwood Bridge is in the background. This is the dock and “beach” just down the street…

Yes, I do phone consultations and zoom consultations (and video conferences and video speaking engagements)!

Yes, I do phone consultations and zoom consultations (and video conferences and video speaking engagements)!

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Last updated: Thursday – December 8, 2022 Do you do phone consultations, Tamara? Do you do zoom consultations, Tamara? I get asked all the time if I do phone consultations (or zoom consultations) for families (or companies, or organizations) looking for advice about keeping their homes (or businesses and environments) Lead-free [or making them at…