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fant-impromptu-iv

EARLY JEWELRY PLASTICS & Testing for Bakelite
by fant-impromptu-iv( 6358)
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...
Tags: plastic | vintage jewelry | bakelite | celluloid | lucite
1150 of 1189 people found this guide helpful
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svengali

Vintage Sewing: Buttons
by svengali( 5245)
What is collectible about sewing buttons? Sewing button collecting is one of America's oldest hobbies and is still florishing today. All kinds of sewing/clothing buttons are collectible including new,...
Tags: vintage buttons | antique buttons | sewing buttons | collectible sewing buttons | collectible antique buttons
214 of 244 people found this guide helpful
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leoap5

Bakelite, How Do I Know Whats Real or Fake?
by leoap5( 615)
This guide, among other things is to help you not buy or sell fake bakelite on eBay or anywhere else. This guide features tests to determine if an item is bakelite or not as well as some history on how...
Tags: bakelite tests | bakelite testing | bakelite | plastic test | cellulite
162 of 166 people found this guide helpful
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goodwill_industries_of_san_francisco

Authentic Bakelite Auction Testing Resin Based Plastic
by goodwill_industries_of_san_francisco( 14696)
If you have ever asked yourself "how do I know if I'm bidding on Bakelite?" then this guide was written just for you.Many vintage and antique plastics are collectible these days, be it jewelry,...
Tags: Bakelite | Plastic | Bangle | Jewelry | Testing
115 of 131 people found this guide helpful
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basilissa

Test your Knowledge of Vintage Plastic Jewelry
by basilissa( 2014)
Test your Knowledge of Vintage Plastic Jewelry by Deborah Lyons True or False? ___1. Sticking a hot pin into a piece of plastic jewelry is a good way to test it. ___2. Black bakelite cannnot be...
Tags: bakelite | celluloid | lucite | galalith | French bakelite
12 of 15 people found this guide helpful
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rosesbuttons

Button Size Terminology
by rosesbuttons( 396)
This quick reference guide reviews the NBS Sizes and commonly used manufacturers sizes for vintage and collectible buttons. NBS Sizes The National Button Society has set official size standards for...
Tags: buttons | collectible buttons | antique buttons | sewing buttons | NBS
11 of 11 people found this guide helpful
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equinox3000

Button Reference Book
by equinox3000( 357)
I recently bought "Collectible Buttons of the Twentieth Century". Just published in 2007, this is a great comprehensive resource book for the beginning collector . I throughly enjoyed the layout and the color...
Tags: collectible buttons | celluloid | shell | plastic | metal
3 of 3 people found this guide helpful
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buy4everybody

plastic abbreviation
by buy4everybody( 125)
here are some abbreviation that you may find on collector item like toys or radio. 1. P V C = plastic variation caoutchouc , most of the figure like smurf are made on P V C 2. CELL = celluloid plastic, this...
Tags: plastic | bakelite | celluloid | recycling
1 of 2 people found this guide helpful
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frstyfrolk

Button Covers
by frstyfrolk( 319)
You do not need to remove any buttons as your Button Cover goes on top on the existing button. Just make sure your button cover is larger than the button as it slips over. Open the hinge and slip over your...
Tags: Button Cover | formal buttons | mandarin collar button | removable buttons | glamour buttons
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