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A social media user recently sparked an interesting discussion about what to do with two old teacups that tested positive for lead. These teacups, purchased from Goodwill, date back to 1945-1950 and bear the stamp “made in occupied Japan”. While they are beautiful and carry a certain historical charm, their high lead content renders them unfit for their original purpose. The user, who is also a mosaic artist, is contemplating breaking them into pieces to incorporate into a mosaic. However, they are torn between repurposing the teacups and preserving them for potential collectors in the future.
Answers from Social Media
The Reddit post elicited a variety of responses. Some users encouraged the original poster to do as they pleased, emphasizing that the teacups are their property. Others suggested viewing the situation from a different perspective: the teacups are currently toxic and unusable for their intended function. Breaking them up and reforming their beauty into a functional piece of art could be a way to enjoy them…