How To Clean And Apply Patina
October 1, 2006
Okay, it’s not brain surgery, it doesn’t even sound that complicated, but if you follow these steps, you’ll have success when applying patina, and if you don’t, you’ll end up with very mixed results. Check out the photos that go with this article at http://www.betterstainedglass.com/Newsletter/Archives/2006Oct-cleanandpatina/cleanandpatina.htm
1. Patina is a chemical that changes the color of the outer layer of a metal. Sculptors apply it to statues to age them and copper roofs sometimes get patinas applied to them to hurry the aging process along.
The element that is common in all applications is that the metal needs to be clean for the chemical reaction to work well.
How To Recognize Original, Hand-Made Wood Sculpture
September 27, 2006
Imagine this: you are in a quaint little shop somewhere in the mountains or at the beach, on vacation. You have been admiring a group of nice-looking wood figures on the shelf there, thinking about how nice one of them might look in your home. You know, right there in the living room near the fireplace, maybe even on the mantle!
Yes indeed, this could be the right wood carving for your home. It looks good, it’s of a figure that interests you, and it sure seems like a bargain. Is it an original woodcarving? Well, it MUST be, as this is the kind of art store that seems to sell neat-looking originals, right? Let’s look a bit closer, and learn about this woodcarving and the millions just like it all over the world.
What Do I Use To Detail, Wax, Or Polish My Vehicle?
September 20, 2006
When applying a protective coating to your vehicle, the first thing to do is determine exactly what you are trying to achieve. For example a polish is usually a more thorough application than a wax and shine product. A polish or a wax in liquid or paste form is usually applied on a quarterly or semiannual basis, and this can vary with how and where a vehicle is used. A wax and shine product generally in spray form is typically used between polish/wax jobs to keep a vehicle looking good.
Organize Your Neckties Easily
August 30, 2006
There are plenty of varieties of men’s necktie and belt organizers on today’s market, all of which are designed to help you sort out and organize your tie collection. When choosing a necktie rack, first determine the depth of your closet if you will be purchasing a motorized version to make sure it’s measurements doesn’t exceed the space available in your closet after the door is closed. Select tie, belt and scarf organizers which will accommodate your present needs as well as allow extra space for future additions. Also, a good rule of thumb is to measure beneath shelves and inside closets to ensure an accurate fit.
Reinforcing A Large Panel
We recommend that windows which exceed 3′ by 4′ in size be reinforced to prevent breakage. If a window is 3′ by 3′, it might not need to be reinforced, that’s usually a judgment call based on where it is to be installed.
Go to http://www.betterstainedglass.com/Newsletter/Archives/2006Aug-reinforcinglargepanel/aug2006reinforce.htm to see the photos that go with this article.
In the old days, when a panel was large and needed to be reinforced, artists actually installed big pieces of rebar, no kidding rebar, in window frames and wired the stained glass to the rebar. This was an effective method of reinforcement, but it was far from attractive.
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