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Collecting Vintage Glass
Collecting antiques is a very rewarding and often lucrative hobby. Being able to own a piece of furniture, a painting or a piece of jewellery that was made hundreds or thousands of years ago helps us appreciate the craftsmanship of the time and also the quality of the wood, metal or gemstones.
Being a collector of antique glass is no different, and the fact that these items are so delicate and unique makes them all the more interesting and valuable. As you can appreciate, glass is easily broken or damaged and keeping something perfect for decades is a feat in itself, let alone for longer periods.
The process of making glass was founded in the east around 3500 years ago and started with the basic heating and melting of sand. Lime is added to the sand to help it melt at lower temperatures and helps the makers work with it more easily. The lime component also acts as a stabiliser, as natural glass will be very brittle on it's own. Other minerals were added to the glass to make the colors, effects and finishes that make these pieces so beautiful. Elements like magnesium, copper or cobalt were mixed with the base materials to generate vibrant colors and patterns.
Over the years, the techniques used to make glass has changed from a simple process of making containers or shapes with molten glass, sometimes decorated on the surface, to more complicated pieces. The Romans used glass cups and goblets for drinking and the Egyptians were also using glass containers around the middle of the 14th century. England began to use glass to decorate their churches, using stained glass windows. Taught by the Venetians, the glass makers of europe began to produce some very intricate pieces and processes such as engraving, sand blasting and cutting were used to decorate glass objects of all types. Images, heraldry, names and designs all began to appear on the surface of the glass, as people began to put value on finer made pieces.
If you are interested in collecting antique glass, there are a few points that you might need to consider when buying a piece at auction or sale. Firstly, you will need to consider the origin of the item. Some glass pieces were copied, reproduced and mass produced all over the world after their style became popular. Knowing if the piece is a repro item will ensure that you are not paying over the odds.
Something that all collectors of antiques worry about is the condition of the piece. Damaged items still hold their value, but old or vintage glass, being so delicate, becomes quickly worthless when broken. Cracks and chips are common in older pieces, mainly due to it's age and history, but newer pieces should be in perfect condition if possible.
Older glass is also more inferior than newer versions. It was not until lead oxide was added to the process that glass became very bright and translucent. Cloudy glass is a sign of age and also of the piece being genuine. You might also be able to see imperfections in the glass where the process was a little crude and not as refined as today. Bubbles, mis-shaped edges and imperfect circles or rims are a good indication of this.
About the Author
Come over to the authors website, all about Depression Glass, where you can read more on collecting vintage glassware. This kind of glass was mass produced during the American great depression and was cheap, cheerful and in plentiful supply. It is now a great collectors item, the Pink Depression Glass being the Most Popular.
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Living With Art
Do you have ever bringing to notice of your house? Is it convenient? Do you no more than live in a “house”? It might be comes up in your mind when you look around your house and realize that your house is dull and lack of attraction.
Art can great idea that will give enhancement of your house. People are referring to painting when they said to have a piece of art; however, art is more than painting. There are many of art pieces that can be used as an accessories or home decoration, such as pottery or needlework will be smart choice. On the other hand, family photographs or first handprint of your children can be a memorabilia to all, keep the sweet memories around the house. The point is to personalize your house suit your taste and preferences, which turn on your house to the most convenient place ever.
Furniture still can be an art pieces thus many kind of selection may offered in store. Wood furniture still is a choice by people either there an alternative material such as bamboo or other non-wood material. Still there are many of synthetic material such as synthetic rattan or furniture made of metal. These days furniture is rapidly develop for its design, changing from strictly use and functional to one that fashionable and up to date. Alternatively, you can create your own furniture design by taking your own design to a carpenter or you able to do it yourself. Many ways to find your best wooden furniture for your house
On the other hand, having an unusual objects or stuff could be a distinctive idea. Antique stuffs can be unique when place as an accessories. An old typewriter or radio will be great when place in living room, or an ancient repro statue. However, you may spend extra money for it as its high price, and it is difficult to find in common store.
Paint the wall is the simplest way to do when you want to renovate the house. Spice up the room with bright and warm color of cheering. Use nice and cool green to your bedroom, which bring peace when you are sleep. Painting the wall in different technique also give different effect to the room, use color combination thus your room will not look pale and bore.
You do not have to do all of this at glance, choose one or two and find the different. Use your imagination also that will personalize and give your characteristic in the house.
About the Author
an online marketer of furniture exporter company in Indonesia whose also a writer about contemporary wood furniture and interior design
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