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Is lead crystal dangerous? Get the facts from a scientist!

by John

The finest quality crystal from Waterford, Bacarrat, Lalique, Orrefors, and other prestigious companies has always been made with 24% or more lead oxide (PbO). Research in the 1990s found that lead can leach from crystal decanters and contaminate your whiskey, sherry, or wine. So, is lead crystal dangerous? And if so, what should you do about it? Update for 2023: now that the danger of lead poisoning is well understood, all modern crystal and glassware is manufactured without lead. Even the Swarovski company stopped using lead in their decorative figurines (in 2012). So lead is only a potential threat to … Read more

Cabinet glass inserts: kitchen cabinet door replacement

by John

transform your cabinets with glass inserts

Glass cabinet inserts are available in a large variety of styles and will revitalize your outdated kitchen. Replacing the wood in your existing doors increases the light and allows you to see the cabinet contents. The main types of cabinet glass, arranged in approximate order from most affordable to most expensive, are: 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural glass2) Textured Glass3) Etched (Sandblasted) Glass4) Overlay Leaded Glass5) Stained or Beveled Art Glass Table of contents As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 1) Clear or Tinted Architectural Glass The simplest way to update a dark and dated kitchen is … Read more

Is leaded glass dangerous? Do not worry – learn the facts!

by John

If you grew up in America prior to 1978, you probably remember your parents telling you not to eat the paint chips. At the time, children were slowly and secretly developing lead poisoning, which caused severe developmental issues. Though lead paint has been done away with for decades now, lead is still used in the production of stained glass. Is lead in stained glass dangerous? The answer is – not really. Leaded stained glass poses more of a health risk to manufacturers than it does to homeowners. That is because the lead used in stained glass is only really dangerous … Read more