Disappointment in the land of Tiki mugs - Collecting Tiki

T teaKEY Tiki Socialite The thumb ! Joined: Nov 09, 2004 Posts: 3687	T teaKEY Posted posted on Sun, Aug 6, 2006 10:00 AM "really only a concern when you pour hot liquids in", I was going to say that Orange juice is on the acid side and can leech out the bad stuff. More so if left in the cup for a longer period of time. Lead is a no for sure and never should be use to eat or drink from. Lead often makes for some of the best glaze colors too, how ironic. There are other chemicals that are not so good too. I always hear that if the colors are matte there is a better chance of this over glossy finishes. The glassy finish locks the chemicals in better. I once saw a lead glaze that looked like metal flake paint with a candy and gloss over it. It sparkled like a million stars. Would still love to see that on the outside of a tiki mug away from harms way.

"really only a concern when you pour hot liquids in", I was going to say that Orange juice is on the acid side and can leech out the bad stuff. More so if left in the cup for a longer period of time. Lead is a no for sure and never should be use to eat or drink from. Lead often makes for some of the best glaze colors too, how ironic. There are other chemicals that are not so good too. I always hear that if the colors are matte there is a better chance of this over glossy finishes. The glassy finish locks the chemicals in better.

I once saw a lead glaze that looked like metal flake paint with a candy and gloss over it. It sparkled like a million stars. Would still love to see that on the outside of a tiki mug away from harms way.

Post #247178 by teaKEY on Sun, Aug 6, 2006 10:00 AM