Bakelite Catalin: All you need to know and how to test it First thing you need to know is that Bakelite and Catalin are two different plastics, but are both commonly referred to as Bakelite. All of the...
Certain characteristic of Bakelite are unmistakable and the collector should become familiar with the weight, feel, and appearance. Confirming whether a piece is in fact Bakelite can be a complex bona fide...
Bakelite Jewelry has become a hot collecting area in the last several decades. How do you know if the piece that you recently purchased is the genuine item or a fake reproduction or "fakelite," also currently...