XRF Testing

Antique/vintage cut-out (lick-the-back) embossed stickers with glitter: 6,385 ppm Lead (90 ppm Lead is unsafe for kids)

Vintage “Historical America Betsy Ross Showing The First Flag” Dish by Homer Laughlin: 57,200 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe]

Vintage Lenox Temper-Ware Fall Bounty Plate: 173,200 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for children) + 1,775 ppm Arsenic

Vintage Maxwell House Thermos: 2,034 ppm Lead, 26 Cadmium, 249 Arsenic, 42 Antimony & that’s just in the CUP!

I’m sort of in love with this store! Miniso 2019 “Smile, Enjoy Your Life” Glass Water Bottle: Lead-Free (Cadmium Free, etc.)

Do you have a painted bracelet like this at home? This was positive for 19,400 ppm Lead [90 is unsafe] + 489 Arsenic.

Who has a trinket box like this at home? This is from Kashmir, India: 192,500 ppm Lead [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

WHY IS THIS NOT ILLEGAL?! Jervis & George glass sippy cup jar: 6,422 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 88 Cadmium

Star Wars Storm Trooper ceramic mug (Dollar Store find): 605 ppm Lead (90 is considered unsafe for kids’ items)

Do you know where the “Mad Hatter” got his name? Here’s a clue – vintage felt hat: 3,844 ppm MERCURY! [100 is unsafe]

#SiteStats: July 2019 is on track to become #LeadSafeMama’s second best #BestMonthEver!

Still in search of a Lead-free purple mug! Miniso 2019 Simple Ceramic Mug: 99 ppm Lead #LeadSafe! (Almost there!)

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 25,800 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 28,500 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 57,900 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 46,200 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 74,000 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

Mexican tiles often have unsafe levels of Lead. Tile pictured: 49,100 ppm Lead. > 90 ppm is illegal in modern house paint.

“Made in Italy” saucer – purchased new at Crate & Barrel in 2006: 46,700 ppm Lead. [90 ppm is unsafe for kids.]

Royal Stafford Fine Earthenware Plate. English, from Crate & Barrel in 2006: 71,900 ppm Lead. [90 is unsafe for kids.]

1996 Dave And Buster’s Collectable Coin: Lead Free [29% Zinc, 70% Copper!]

That 4th of July when my son freaked-me-the-f out by doing something he saw on YouTube (video)

Vintage Cream Corelle Plate With Peach Tulip Buds: 28,500 ppm Lead (90 is unsafe for kids) + 150 Cadmium

Sango Vega Aqua Square Ceramic Dish: 1,219 ppm Lead (90 is considered unsafe in items for use by kids).