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Mexico is famous for its ceramic ware. While it's quaint, following in their fathers footsteps is a risk to their health. One non-profit program is encouraging potters to change their ways.
Lead glaze having poisonous affects
Ines Lorenzo has made pots since she was seven years old. Her craft sustains her family but it comes at a heavy price. It's eating away her bones, crippling her arm. For centuries potters here have used a lead glaze and convincing them to change isn't easy.
Kid's health also affected by lead glaze
Studies show that their children have 4 times the accepted amount. Victor Aguila, founder "Clay without Lead", "For children this means they will on average grow less, suffer from malnutrition, have kidney and liver problems and have learning difficulties."
Some of these pieces reach as far as New York
Herlinda Morales has successfully made the switch. Herlinda Morales, potter, "I don't know, I feel a bit like crying because I feel so emotional, because I can't believe my pieces go as far as New York. It's almost like I'm going to New York too."

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