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Information On &
Sources for Supplies & Parts For The Restoration, Repair, Care, Storage &
Display of Antiques & Collectibles,
as well as Woodworking, Art, Crafts, Decorating & More |
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Update!
I’m in the process of working on a book by this same title and during the past few years have been using this site as a way to share some of the vast amount of information I’ve collected (and continue to collect) by answering questions on these topics. This has been a fascinating and knowledge-building experience.
However, at the moment, I'm working on another project that developed as an off shoot of this one. It's a downloadable e-book called Maude's Lampshade Crafter's Handbook, that I hope you'll take a look at.
Although I'm not answering questions right now, I'd love to know what you're looking for and what questions you have on any of these topics. And I'll use this information when re-developing this site. Please send me your e-mail address, and I'll let you know when there's anything new. |
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Topics I Have Information On
I either have information or know where you can find it on how to clean, restore, repair, conserve, store, and display all of the materials or items listed in this first section. |
China, Pottery
& Porcelain |
Glass
(glassware, mirrors,
stained glass, enamelware,
cloisonné,
bottles, etc.) |
Furniture
(& anything else
made out of wood) |
Textiles
(quilts, linens, lace,
rugs & carpets, clothing,
needlepoint,
tapestries, etc.) |
Plastics
(Bakelite, celluloid,
fiberglass, etc.) |
Metals
(iron, steel, brass, copper,
bronze, silver, gold,
pewter,
aluminum, stainless steel,
tin, tin-lithograph,
tole & other
painted metal, etc.) |
Once-Living Things
(leather, feathers, ivory,
bone, tortoise shell) |
Paper
(books, magazines,
ephemera, photographs,
postcards, etc.) |
Stone
(marble, granite,
concrete, plaster, etc.) |
Paintings, Pictures
& Picture Frames
(oil paintings, watercolors,
pastels, prints) |
Lamps
& How to Make Lampshades |
Mechanical Devices
(clocks, music boxes, etc.) |
& Lots Of Other Stuff
All kinds of information about cleaning and restoration supplies and a variety
of common household problems such as how to remove soap scum, grease, and other yucky stuff
from ceramics, glass, and chrome without using any chemicals!! |
I also have information on where to find parts, materials, tools, and supplies
for the restoration or creation of everything listed in this section. |
ADVERTISING
AMERICANA
APPLIANCES
ARTWORK
BARBER POLES
BASEBALL CARDS
BOOKS
BOTTLES
CAMERAS
CAROUSEL FIGURES
CASH REGISTERS
CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
CLOCKS
COCA-COLA
& other soft drink machines
COINS
COMIC BOOKS
COUNTRY STORE COLLECTIBLES
COWBOY COLLECTIBLES
DOLLS
DOLL HOUSES
EPHEMERA
FOLK ART
FOUNTAIN PENS
FURNITURE
GAS PUMPS
& other gas station memorabilia
HOOSIER CABINETS
JEWELRY
JUKE BOXES
KITCHEN COLLECTIBLES
ALADDIN & OTHER OIL LAMPS
ELECTRIC LAMPS & LIGHT FIXTURES
LAMPSHADES
& lampshade-making materials
LEATHER
LINENS
MAGAZINES
MARBLE
MARBLES
METALS
MUSIC BOXES
NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTIBLES
NICKELODEONS
PAINTINGS
PAPER
PAPERWEIGHTS
PERFUME BOTTLES
PHONOGRAPHS
PHOTOGRAPHS
PICTURE FRAMES
PINBALL MACHINES
PLASTICS
PLAYER PIANOS
POSTCARDS
PORCELAIN
POTTERY
PUMP ORGANS
QUILTS
RADIOS
RECORDS
RUGS
SEWING MACHINES
SLOT MACHINES
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES
STAMPS
STONE
STOVES
TEDDY BEARS
TELEPHONES
TELEVISIONS
TELESCOPES
TEXTILES
TOOLS
TOYS
toy trains, toy cars, toy trucks,
pedal cars, tin-lithograph toys
wind-up toys, robots
TRUNKS
WATCHES
WICKER
bamboo, cane, rush,
rattan, baskets
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Among
these resources are:
- Archival-quality storage, restoration, and display materials (acid-free paper products, including some state-of-the-art storage boxes, photo albums, display cases, ultraviolet filters, hygrometers, and other humidity-related devices, etc.)
- Furniture refinishing, restoration, faux painting, decoupage, and other supplies (paste wax, varnish, lacquer, flake shellac, hide glue and other specialty glues, dye, stain, paint, milk paint and other pigments, gold leafing and gilding supplies, veneer and veneering supplies, all kinds of hardware, legs, feet, chair seats, and other replacement parts)
- Picture framing supplies (mat cutters, acid-free mat board, mold making materials)
- Woodworking and other tools and all kinds of hardware, wood
(including old and antique wood), patterns for reproduction and other
woodworking projects
- Upholstery and other textile supplies, patterns for reproducing antique or vintage clothes, hats, and doll clothes
- Art and craft supplies of all kinds, including brass, copper,
anodized aluminum, and other metals, stone, paper, paints, brushes,
clay, kilns, and other potter's supplies and mold-making materials
- Safety equipment (gloves, respirators, etc.), spray equipment,
sandblasting equipment, and all kinds of chemicals
- Some vintage car parts, vintage boat parts, and old house parts
(both original and reproduction)
- Other catalogs of interest, including sources for reproductions of antique and vintage clothing and shoes and all kinds of old-fashioned wares that you may think aren't made anymore
- Store and other display supplies, how-to books and videos,
plus lots of things I didn't think to mention
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