10 Tips to Care for Your Antique Ceramics
Article by: Martin Swinton
To care for your antique ceramics you need a gentle touch and they'll last you a long time. This month we'll give you some useful tips , Organic Solutions For Pest Control to help you care for them.
1. When you are cleaning delicate ceramics, remember to use a soft-bristled brush to wash antique ceramics in warm soapy water. , Fountains Through All Ages - An Overview of Landscaping Wonders
2. Rinse with warm, clear water. , How to Plant Spring Flower Bulbs
3. Don't rub ceramics dry; let them dry naturally.
4. Avoid abrasive products , Dangers in the Garden: Animals and bleach.
5. Avoid soaking antique ceramics. If there are any repairs, , Top 5 Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants
extended soaking could loosen them.
6. Avoid plate hangers. They do great damage to antique ceramics because over time the pressure from the hanger will cause cracks.
7. Display ceramics on sturdy plate stands or plate rails.
8. Avoid hanging antique ceramics such as cups, pots , Metal Sheds or vases by their handles or other weak areas.
9. Don't attempt repairs. , Types of Water Gardens It is tricky work and you'll never be able to match the paint , Outdoor Furniture Cushion Replacement- Redesign Your Outdoor Space colours exactly on your own. Bring a damaged ceramic to a qualified ceramics restorer. Repairing a bad restoration disaster , The Omega Garden, The Ideal Commercial Hydroponic System or For The Indoor Grower will cost you more than fixing it right the first time.
10. Avoid serving food , Dangers in the Garden: Animals on restored ceramics; the chemicals used in the restoration could be hazardous.Martin Swinton owns Take-A-Boo Emporium, an antique shop located in Toronto, Canada. He does furniture , The Basic Steps to Bamboo Gardening restoration, caning and rushing repairs, , How To Keep Your Yard Ornamental With A Proper Sago Palm Care custom reproductions, upholstery, teaches courses on antiques and does appraisals for estates and community events. He can be reached at 416-785-4555 or by visiting http://www.takeaboo.com |
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