We used a lot of lead based pigments to color our plastics. We had to wear long sleves, rubber gloves, full face mask and not a little paper painters mask either. And every 6 months I had to have my blood lead levels tested. During the years I have cast, sized, lubed and fired tens of thousands of pistol bullets. All to "Save A Buck". Once you learn the health risks involved with messing around with lead, it can be handled with low risks. But you have to ask yourself, IS IT REALLY WORTH IT for a few jigs? I no longer cast bullets or jigs or handle lead in any manner other than to tie on a bait. The health risks just aren't worth it to me. Do yourself a favor, buy your jigs and protect your health! Casting anything, bullets or jigs, is hot, dirty, smelly, nasty work that can hurt you and your family if you aren't VERY careful. Invest in a good cartridge type respirator if you choose to do it and protect yourself all you can. Be careful brother! Don't mean to preach, just want you to understand what all is involved and how bad you can get hurt, sometimes without even knowing it at the time. I'll shut up now.
