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Sunday, 16 October 2016

Lead free

This is lys Duralex manufactured in France and it is my new everyday dinnerware. I chose it because it is lead free and it is tempered glass making it 2-3 times stronger than ordinary soda lime glass such as Pyrex and Anchor Hocking - although both of these in clear glass are lead free and American manufactured. The glass in my setting is from Spiegelau which is manufactured in Germany and their series authentis casual. This is a beautifully brilliant clear glass which has a lovely ring when tapped. I contacted the manufacturer through an email and they told me this series is lead free. It is produced in crystal glass ( lead free). I've been having fun with my young daughter learning different napkin folds and the heart fold I learned from a wonderful book called, " Napkin Folds," by B. Jones and M. Brehaut. All of my dishware I bought/collected and some of it was gifted over twenty years ago. It has served me well and while necessity has brought change I couldn't be happier with my choice.

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8 comments:

  1. NanaDiana16 October 2016 at 09:51

    Beautiful. I don't know that glass name at all but will look for it. I LOVE the heart napkin fold. It is just darling. Love to you and your daughter---xo Diana

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    1. Ronda@islandmother17 October 2016 at 18:03

      Diana that napkin fold is so easy to make. I find that book easy to follow and at some point I may show another fold from it. A nice setting makes even the plainest meal a beauty. Ronda

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  2. Terra 16 October 2016 at 20:25

    Pretty plate and heart shaped napkin fold.

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  3. Kim 17 October 2016 at 09:23

    Beautiful. I am a huge fan of glass...it's a classic!!

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  4. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice20 October 2016 at 13:38

    Your table setting is so special, especially with the hand folded napkin! How wonderful to have pieces of dinnerware that are lead free. You certainly have made very wise choices there. How do you find out something is lead free?

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    1. Ronda@islandmother25 October 2016 at 11:54

      I emailed Duralex through their website and they emailed me back and told me their is no lead in their glass. I don't think there is a comprehensive list online with manufacturers who are producing lead free kitchen ware.

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  5. Angela5 November 2016 at 14:44

    That is good to know. I have no idea if the 8x8 glass pans we have are lead free or not.

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  6. Island mother5 November 2016 at 18:02

    Hi Angela I am in the process of going through my dishware and determining which ones are lead free and which ones are not mostly by contacting the manufacturer. If I am not able to determine whether or not it is lead free I am choosing to be cautious and I am replacing it. This project is definitely going to be taking me some time to complete but I feel it worthy. At some point I will be sharing more about this. I hope this post has been helpful to you. Ronda

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