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...
There have been a number of questions concerning the difference between a Hot Cast and Cold Cast Bronze. Short and sweet version: Hot Cast is Metal and Cold Cast is Resin. Both forms are usually made from a...
Fabric A - Z Below is an A - Z list of modern and traditional words or terms used in the dressmaking and soft furnishing industry. Trade names and companies are included. Many International words are...
Chandelier Glossary ~ You may find the following terms useful when deciding what type of chandelier you want. Arm ~ The light bearing part of a chandelier sometimes known as a branch. Bag ~ A bag of crystal...
The most traditional method of casting bronze is the Lost Wax Process. This process is more commonly used for figural sculptures capturing fine detail whilst the other common method, Sand Casting is used for...
As you will see I sell Burmese opium weights in auctions and through my shop http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Naga-Store quite regularly. Many buyers I suspect could do with more information on the history of the...
You could find lot of good quality home textile items made from 100% linen or linen/cotton mix on Ebay.LinenMe Store is a good place to start. Though to retain the beauty and long life of linen products you...
General Care. All antique furniture requires a little care from time to time. For most items this is just a wax polish using beeswax once a year. This helps to protect the timbers from drying out and builds...
Silver items tips 1. How to remove excess wax from candleholders? It is best to remove the hot wax drippings as soon as possible, but if this cannot be done, or if the Sabbath has already started, the...
Water gilding is a highly skilled and very labor intensive technique. Each stage in the process is time consuming. The quality of finish is unrivalled and to an expert it is instantly recognizable. Used over...