Here are some thoughts on what I think are particularly collectable in the fields of ceramics, glass and metalware (stainless steel) made during these two important decades for popular modernist design. This...
Plastic collectables Most collectors of vintage plastics really know their subject. Labelling any and every old plastic item as “Bakelite ” and hoping for the best is a certain recipe for grief, angry buyers...
It's amazing how much money you can save by just making a few relatively painless changes to your everyday life. Here are ten top tips.... 1. Don't buy bottled water. At around 80p for a 1.5 ltr (your...
A Brief Introduction To Spotting Fake Jade Firstly it is important to realise that with Jade, even if you are in a shop and touching it, is very difficult to tell the genuine from the fake. Some cheap resins...
This Guide has been written to provide wargaming and role-playing hobbyists with useful tips on how to prolong the shelf-life of GREEN STUFF modelling putty, preserve freshness after manufacture and extend...
I have been a big fan of James Pattersons' work for a while now, especially the Womens Murder Club novels,and have read most of his books to date. I cannot put his books down once I start reading them., real...
A Guide to buying Green Stuff. Points to consider before you make your purchase. Green Stuff is manufactured in either ribbon form - sometimes called tape - or in cylindrical tubes. Up until the end of 2004...
Anyone ever tell you mixing Green Stuff was foolproof or easy? ... then they probably never tried sculpting or converting miniatures with it! Here's a quick pictoral guide for those hobbyists who have yet to...
If you are coming to London for a little retail therapy, the wealth of shops can be mindblowing. So here is my personal top ten (and more!)favorite shops and areas to help you find the best in quirky / vintage...
We've just started to dip our toes into the murky pond of French auctions! I thought you might be interested in how these work so............ The house auction!The house sales go like this:- auctioneer turns...