nuts and bolts

[Former_Member]

How the heck do I find out if nuts and bolts are lead free? Most hardware companies simply list "zinc" as the material. I wrote CPSIA to inquire but thought I would ask if anyone here has a source for safe nuts and bolts?

thanks,
River

[jhollywooddesigns]

I'd like to know too. I'd love to make my son a little nuts and bolts necklace.

[Former_Member]

I actually use hard carbon steel springs in my jewelry and it took forever to research the information. I actually went online and found a company that carries my springs that has the specifications, product materials and compliance and restrictions for everything they carry. The name is Grainger (grainger.com). You can also contact them directly and ask - they have been very helpful each time I have spoken with them. It does help to have an item number for a bolt/nut to make it easier for them to research. Hope this helps...

[Former_Member]

Imaginaturejewelry,

Thank you ! I also have been researching like crazy today and found that if you use stainless steel 18/8 it should be ok. No zinc.

I'm going to all sterling silver just so that I can be certain of the findings. Even though the item description says that it's lead free, vendors are not certifying it as such (rings n things etc...) and as far as I can tell we need certification.

Peace,
River