Vintage jewelry encompasses a wide variety of stylish possibilities for the savvy shopper. There are styles to suit every mood and taste, and items vary greatly in value and significance. With so many options...
Most questions on early plastics are How Can I Test For Bakelite? What Are Some Differences Between the Plastics? When Was It First Produced? In this guide I will give some information on the history of early...
TESTING FOR BAKELITE; SOME Thermo Plastic Bakelite tests easily / Some does not, but they are still what we consider Bakelite today.The MOST conclusive test of what WE call Bakelite TODAY is to Cut it with a...
Written by ROBIN VINCI Did you know the bakelite process was first made by Dr. Leo Baekeland in 1909. You just bought a great item and you think it is bakelite but you are not sure. There are several ways to...
Repairing Celluloid This repair guide will teach you how to restore a shattered celluloid doll. I will be taking you step by step through the process of restoring a Madame Hendren Baby Brite doll head. What...
Buying and selling jewelry lots are my passion and pleasure. Over the years I have come across some very helpful tips and hints to really truly knowing exactly what I have collected, purchased or just happen...
TORTOISESHELL – REAL OR FAKE? How to tell the difference.Real tortoiseshell is forbidden on eBay!Click here for eBay policy on endangered species. This article will concentrate upon the use of tortoiseshell...
January 5, 2013: Please read "UPDATE" at the end of this guide for important news!With help from friends,I have been researching (yes, really RE-searching) gumball charms since 1997. I've also written...
In order to determine if something is ivory most times all you need to do is look very closely at it.You will need the following items:Good lighting source Magnifying glass or jeweler's loupe Hot water.Look at...
Few hobbies can be put to everyday use the way jewelry-collecting can. Every time you put on a necklace or slip into a pair of earrings you are utilizing your hobby. And no genre of jewelry has more...
