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Written by wendinoakland :bc: on 2025-01-18 at 19:39

My volunteer gig, the White Elephant Sale, the uranium glass display table is rocking. I am responsible. Two 4’ uv led strips. Squeeee! #volunteers #uranium #vintage #coolStuff #WTF #SFBay #SFBA #Oakland

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Written by Arne Brasseur on 2025-01-18 at 20:03

@wendinoakland is this real? Is it safe?

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Written by wendinoakland :bc: on 2025-01-18 at 20:46

@plexus Yes to both. During the depression glassmakers used elemental uranium and uranium sulfate (?) as colorants. The quantity was under 2% and it’s considered safe to use!

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Written by Lord Hurkle-Durkle :bc: on 2025-01-18 at 20:11

@wendinoakland So rad. That stuff is worth a fortune now.

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Written by Cecilia Mjausson Huster on 2025-01-18 at 20:49

@wendinoakland Gorgeous! They'll sell like hot cakes!

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Written by Mat B on 2025-01-18 at 21:37

@wendinoakland

Love a bit of uranium glass Wend.

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Written by wendinoakland :bc: on 2025-01-18 at 22:25

@TwoClownsEating 💚💚💜💚💚💚💚

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