How do you know what you're buying on eBay? or anywhere else for that matter. We can't all be an expert on everything...and if you're looking for something in particular...whether it's real crystal, vintage...
Wedding on a budget!!! Hi there, I thought I might share some great tips for people who are looking to have a great wedding on a budget. There are many ways to look great, feel great and have a great time. All...
Depression glass is so named because it was made during the depression years. In very austere times when jobs and money were hard to come by, depression glass offered a small spark of luxury in dark times....
Setting your own gems in ready-made blank settings is a very easy and affordable way of setting your gems in ready-to-wear jewellery pieces. If you are a hobby gem cutter or just like buying gemstones, this is...
Many folks have asked about breaking-in a briar pipe and caring for it. This guide was written as a basic introduction. There are many resources on the net discussing every aspect in great detail. Food for...
Cleaning and Treatment of Ancient Metal Artifacts and Coins Part - 3 - Three If you want to try manually cleaning coins or artifacts, and I recommend it whole heartedly, start with cheap ones. Get...
Instead of throwing away a broken eyeshadow and getting a new one, these 'recipes' will help you fix it back into the pan, almost as good as new, and definitely usable! Standard method Step 1: Soak shadow...
Cleaning stamps is perhaps one of the most critical parts of stamp collecting. Unless you buy or swap for only "off paper" stamps, there will come a time when you will have to clean an amount of stamps. There...
Magic Tricks Puzzle Cigarette Cards ( Collectables ) I've been collecting and selling early trading cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please...
This guide gives you some tips on how to store your Royal Albert fine Bone china. Guide series covers things such as washing, storage (display cupboard), and packing of your precious fine bone china. There are...