Leaded Decorations Archives

Leaded Crystal Candle Sticks

November 21, 2017

Candlestick I found at a yardsale, proudly displaying a “24% Lead Crystal” sticker! This means they are 240,000 ppm lead. There is no safe level of lead exposure to children. Items manufactured today that are intended for use by children must be no higher than 90 ppm lead. Items intended for use by adults (especially…

Grandma’s Rubber Grapes, With a Side of Lead!

February 2, 2017

Leaded Decorations | plastic | Rubber | XRF Testing | XRFTesting

Rubber Centerpiece FauxGrapes: 704 ppm lead. Did your grandma have these in the middle of her dining room table? They were so chewy! I distinctly remember taking them from the centerpiece and chewing them like gum! The current hazard level for items intended for children is 90 ppm lead. #XRFTesting This is one of several…