claybair on sun 21 dec 03
I asked Monona if a lead test kit such as
the one I bought at my hardware store would work.
Her answer was the same as the web site below and that Alfred uses a 24 hour
test.
Now that makes me wonder how complicated the Alfred test is and
whether one could be made and marketed.
Gayle Bair
Bainbridge Island, WA
http://claybair.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Earl Krueger
I did a google search for "Lead test kits" and found;
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov/childlead/tableware/twtest.html
Here's what they have to say:
Quote:
The only way to determine if certain tableware represents a lead hazard
is to test it for lead. This includes tableware that is:
> purchased outside of the United States
> hand-crafted
> older or no longer available for purchase
> purchased in a small independent retail
outlet (like a neighborhood store)
> acquired in any other situation where the
manufacturer cannot be contacted
End quote:
Which of the above DO NOT describe studio potters?
Which DO describe large corporate manufacturers?
Why the difference?
This is an image problem that can not be ignored !!
Damned soap box came out again.
Earl...
Bothell, WA, USA
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