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Pottery glazes, stained glass and lead-based crafts

Some glazes, pigments, solder and studio dust contain lead or other metals, so the exact material and process matter more than the craft name.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Check safety data, use lead-free materials, avoid dry sweeping or eating in the work area and prevent contaminated shoes or clothes from entering living spaces. Repeated exposure deserves occupational review.

What changes the answer

  • The exact product, task, temperature, duration and ventilation
  • Whether exposure is through breathing, swallowing, skin contact or injury
  • Any label warning, spill, symptoms or repeated occupational-level exposure

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When to get individual help

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.