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- How to Care For and Clean Your Pewter
by Evelyn Whitaker. Pewter is an alloy consisting of mostly tin and it is the fourth most precious metal. It also has very small amounts of antimony and copper which is added mainly for strength and/or color. The percentage of tin can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, but most often you will find at the least 91% tin and the rest in antimony and copper.
European pewter has a minimum tin content of 92% althoug... products, articles, news
- Don't Clean Your Old Coins
by Allan Hall. The first thing on your list of what not to do is the golden rule of coin collecting: Don't clean your old coins. That's coin-homicide and can mean a significant reduction in value of the coin's mint state.
Knowledgeable buyers certainly won't look twice at a coin that's been cleaned so avoid the temptation. It's not worth it in the end. It's also one of the first things that I did when I was yo... products, articles, news
- The History of Pewter and Paktong
by Mitch Johnson. These pewter and paktong metals are usually lesser-known metals that were used to make things before they were replaced by pottery and porcelain. Pewter is an alloy of tin with small additions of lead and other metals. And paktong is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc, which resembles silver.
PewterPewter is an alloy of tin with small additions of lead and other metals. Although it was in use ... products, articles, news
- How to Take Care of Collectible Dolls
by Ted Roberson. Collectible dolls--they can be objects of devotion, recipients of emotions, triggers of wonderful memories, beauties to behold, and sometimes a handful of cash when they are sold. But you wouldn't want to caress a dust-laden collectible doll with tattered clothes if it looks like a bugaboo from a previous century.
You might have picked up your collectible Chinese or Japanese doll from an auction... products, articles, news
- Your Coin Collecting Care
by Michael Russell. Coin collecting may not be a passive hobby as some might think. The hobby requires delicate attention to detail and proper handling of valuable coins. So how does one handle and maintain a coin collection properly?
Touching Coins
Handing coins can have an effect on the coin's condition. It's important to consider carefully how you touch your coins. The fingers contain bodily oils and grit t... products, articles, news
- How To Care For Your Bonsai Tree
by Ben Smith. Bonsai trees were originally outdoor plants. Only with the recent advent of climate control, indoor techniques have made it possible to grow it indoors. Today however, even oldtimers who keep traditional concepts about bonsai growing mostly agree that growing bonsai plants indoors are fine.
Here are some of the considerations for raising bonsai plants inside.
Climate Control Growing bonsai indo... products, articles, news
- Brush Away Your Worries - Paintbrush Care
by Lorna Findlay. If you like crafting, then you know one of the very best tools you can ever have is a paintbrush. Actually, if you are an avid crafter, then you'll probably need a set or two or paintbrushes for all of your different painting needs. Paintbrushes come in all shapes and sizes, and you may feel overwhelmed when you go to the craft store to buy a new brush or two. That's not everything-paintbrushes a... products, articles, news
- Crystal Care and Cleaning Tips
by Evelyn Whitaker. Crystal is glass that has lead oxide in it. The reason for adding the lead oxide is to increase the density of the glass which in turn will make the glass more reflective and add brilliance. The more lead in the glass, the more colors that are reflected. You may also notice that some crystal is heavier than others. This is because the more lead, the heavier the piece.
Hand made crystal glass wil... products, articles, news
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