Ceramic Hide Dilemma: Is This Paint Really Safe?

[Creodont]

Hello everybody, I have an urgent question!! I have this "Folkart Acrylic Paint: ENAMELS" that I bought some time ago, and it says that it is non- toxic AND top- rack dishwasher safe. However, it also says "DO NOT USE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD". This seems a bit strange to me, unless food could damage the paint or something.

The REAL question here is whether or not it would be safe to use as an interior coating for a ceramic hide I've made for my young male Leopard Gecko, Sebecus. I'm wondering if it would be okay to be used since I would prefer not having to wait as long for an actual glazed piece to be fired (school is my only place with a kiln, and it would take about 10 days until I would get it back), but if it isn't advised I will turn against it.

I have never seen anywhere on the internet anything about a ceramic hide for ANY reptiles, so this may be a new idea for everybody. Any tips or suggestions would be considered well! Thank you!

 

[acpart]

I actually make ceramic hides for leopard geckos (you can see some of them on my website: Geckcessories | Leopard Geckos and Ceramic Gecko Accessories). There are a few stoneware glazes (like iron red) that are not recommended for food, but I do use them for the hides. I would be more inclined to use them for hides and dry food bowls as opposed to water dishes. It's probably fine.

Aliza

 

[Creodont]

alright, Thank you! Is there any reason why glazes shouldn't be used for the water bowl? My teacher said that if left unglazed the water would eventually saturate and destroy the piece, but glazed she said it would be fine.

And I checked out your website, very cool! And such cheap geckos, too! X)

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

I'm a "better safe than sorry" type of person generally. If it says "not safe for food", then I would be a bit hesitant to put it in with an animal that often walks around tasting it's environment. Keep in mind too that non toxic to humans does not necessarily equate to non toxic in geckos. That's just my thoughts on it.

 

[Creodont]

Yeah, that makes sense then. I went ahead and used regular glaze instead of the Acrylic enamel just to be safe, as waiting a few more days is nothing compared to losing my gecko ; - ;. I hope he enjoys his humid hut once it's done!

 

[Corwin's Keeper]

I actually make ceramic hides for leopard geckos (you can see some of them on my website: Geckcessories | Leopard Geckos and Ceramic Gecko Accessories).
Aliza

:coverlaugh: I LOVE your poop tiles, such a great idea!

 

[acpart]

Thanks.

Aliza

 

[Creodont]

This is just a picture of what his humid hut looks like, before firing and glazing. I hope to have it back in about a week for the final painting and installation!