I got a mystery bag from my local antique store and believe I got a purple Bakelite bracelet inside. This video was very informative and helpful!! Thank you!!
This video was well made and super helpful. Thank you so much! I collect buttons and have thousands of them. I'm sure there must be at least a few bakelite buttons in there and now I know how to tell for certain. Thanks again!
Thanks Margaret..,5 years later...I've got lots of old buttons to test. I just watched someone do a baking soda in water for testing Bakalite...not sure if it's a good a test as the chemical stuff.
This really helps thanks I wish they invented smellevison though because I'd love to smell the plastics I'm not so good at hearing smells. also can bakelite be a different color than brown or black and what is the difference between bakelite and lucide like is the different color bakelite just bakelite and lucide mixed I don't get it.
LOL. Yeah I have the same question. Like a science lab.... Hey? I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. Science labs smell like all sorts of stuff.
I’ve got a faux tortoise shell comb with rhinestones, and I’m trying to figure out what it is so I can safely clean it. My mom died in 2016, but even the hot water test is not helping me because her perfume really soaked into everything she owned!
Do you have any idea what kind of plastic was used for simulated leather on cases, bags, purses, etc in the early 1900's? Do you have any suggestions on how to clean and maintain this kind of early simulated leather plastic? Thanks!
amber...1/4 cup salt..dissolved in 1 cup hot to warm water...amber will float...and when you rub it on clothes...put it on surface with little bits of paper etc. magnetic!
I have a question. I have a lot of necklaces from my grandmother do they are old but.... they look like bakelite but doesn't smell or test like bakelite. No smell at all but or looks like they have a lacquer layer that is pilling off. The beads without the layer I have tested also but same results. What can it be? Safe to thow away or a gem?
I got a mystery bag from my local antique store and believe I got a purple Bakelite bracelet inside. This video was very informative and helpful!! Thank you!!
@foxsaber22, That's Awesome!
How hot should the water be. And how long should I leave it in
This video was well made and super helpful. Thank you so much! I collect buttons and have thousands of them. I'm sure there must be at least a few bakelite buttons in there and now I know how to tell for certain. Thanks again!
Yes, me too...I've got lots of testing to do.😊
Quite informative video. Thank you for taking the time to share.
Best explanation...why is bakelite so valuable
Thank you, Texas Gal! So nice to know about lucite and celluloid as well as Bakelite. :)
You are so welcome!
Thanks Margaret..,5 years later...I've got lots of old buttons to test. I just watched someone do a baking soda in water for testing Bakalite...not sure if it's a good a test as the chemical stuff.
This really helps thanks I wish they invented smellevison though because I'd love to smell the plastics I'm not so good at hearing smells. also can bakelite be a different color than brown or black and what is the difference between bakelite and lucide like is the different color bakelite just bakelite and lucide mixed I don't get it.
Ok. So of i find bakelite...and its on gold backings...can i use an ultrasonic cleaner on it?
Great informative video--now if I can just remember all of this!
How hot should the hot water be?
Thank you so much for your very smart info 💖
You are so welcome!
What does formaldehyde smell like?
LOL. Yeah I have the same question. Like a science lab.... Hey? I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. Science labs smell like all sorts of stuff.
This video was very helpful ❤❤❤
Very helpful video! Thanks Margaret! Love the jazzy music btw😊
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the information! I know I'll need it in my next book jewelry haul.
I’ve got a faux tortoise shell comb with rhinestones, and I’m trying to figure out what it is so I can safely clean it. My mom died in 2016, but even the hot water test is not helping me because her perfume really soaked into everything she owned!
I think I have bakelite bracelets. I did hot water test and after the color turned foggy. Which rubbed off. Does that fogginess happen with bakelite?
This was a well made tutorial; thank you!!
You are busy today with videos.... love it
Thank you so much!
This is a good video,much appreciated thank you
Does it have to be that brand of cream for testing Bakelite?
great video and your nails look fabulous
:) Thank you very much!! :)
great info and demonstration, thank you!
i like how the amber looks like grapes
About to do hot water test on a possible bakelite necklace
Did you post link for that cream your using?
Does Bakelite glow like amber(greenish)
No
A great help. Thank you.
Donna Reed, :) Thank you very much!! :)
Fragrance????
Do you have any idea what kind of plastic was used for simulated leather on cases, bags, purses, etc in the early 1900's? Do you have any suggestions on how to clean and maintain this kind of early simulated leather plastic?
Thanks!
No idea!
Actually I found out: www2.dupont.com/Phoenix_Heritage/en_US/1910_detail.html
Thanks for the response though!
Great information, thank you.
Cheers.
Thank you!
What about just plastic
how do you clean that cream off, does it damage the bakelite?
I just wipe with a damp cloth
amber...1/4 cup salt..dissolved in 1 cup hot to warm water...amber will float...and when you rub it on clothes...put it on surface with little bits of paper etc. magnetic!
Thank you!
Why are there thumbs down?? Must be some jealous people. Thank you so much for your knowledge, very helpful!
Many people don't like "bak a lite" instead of Bakelite or they don't consider this valid testing.
Probably mad that what they tested turned out to not be Bakelite
Great Video!
Thank you!
I have a question.
I have a lot of necklaces from my grandmother do they are old but.... they look like bakelite but doesn't smell or test like bakelite. No smell at all but or looks like they have a lacquer layer that is pilling off. The beads without the layer I have tested also but same results.
What can it be? Safe to thow away or a gem?
I don't know
Take them to a jeweler that specializes in vintage jewelry.
Ok either my water is gonna kill us or that is bakelite..whoooo
Still interested in cream though lol
How hot water? Like boiling or just warm?
What is this?
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thanks.
SHe said "these ones" when she's holding two. Wouldn't that be "These twos"? And what is a one?
LOL
Really great Video. Thank you!
Thank you! This has helped alot!