Thank you for your wonderful video Semichrome is great for polishing metal. Very good for polishing Chrome on Motorcycles. Good for getting the bluing off your pipes On your Bonneville. Wow didn't know Bakelite jewelry was collectible. It was used extensively in electronics as it doesn't conduct electricity and could easily be molded to required shapes. AK-74 magazines were first made of Bakelite. Nice light Brown color with swirls. They too have become collectable as they are no longer imported. They have a number imprinted that tells which armory made them. Hope I didn't 'trigger' anyone but to me they are pretty. Cheers
I have a piece that smells like smokey mesquite? When I run it under hot water it smells even smokier can you advise me on what kind of plastic that would be?
Don't know if they have it over in the UK, but you should try brazzo! It's a bit more of a paste, but it still a polisher. I think the consistency is what gives the better result
i think i found bakelite or celluloid disk necklace. red cream and tannish color...but it's dull not shiny? looks like it can be polished.... can it be either? it's quite weighty.
have you done a tutorial on this hairstyle yet? if not, would you ever consider? it's so, so adorable and i would looove to recreate it. also, just found your channel and i'm in love with it!
Hi! Another tidbit I would enjoy knowing is how do you hand-polish (and what do you use) for your plastic, resin, lucite or bakelite jewelry. (How about a jeweler's rouge cloth?) If you do a search on this , all you get is how to test to see if it's bakelite or not. Thanks!
Hi Natalie. Thanks for the vid. Do you know if any other metal polish works? There is a product called Peak which has been around for years and also Autosol. Thanks
Hello. Thanks for all the info you gave us. I like Bakelite antique radios. I use a product called Novus number 2 plastic polish. Novus is a clear to beige color. When you use this to polish Bakelite I have noticed that it gives the smell you are talking about and at the same time it leaves the brownish nicotine stain on the cleaning cloth. Give Novus a go and hope it helps. I didn't know that what I use to clean my Bakelite items can be used to test for Authenticity. I use both Semichrome and Novus. Semichrome to polish the antique chassis of the antique radio and Novus to polish up the bakelite along with Johnsons paste wax to shine up the Bakelite. Just noticed this video is a year old, Cheers from Chicago.
Great video! I watched 3 others on the same topic and they either did not show me the "false positives", did not give clear comparisons, or gave me an uneasy feeling in their confidence on the subject. Ordering my Semichrome now... time to test that "cherry amber bakelite" necklace I have. I just did the clunk test and the smell test and I like what I am hearing and smelling. Thanks!
Like nigella lawson of the plastic world. Soothing voice and a Bobby dazzler. Interesting thanks. I knew tests for amber but not bakelite, most bakelite I can tell by weight or design but it's nice to know about the friction test as when I'm out and about it's a bit intrusive to whip out the polychrome.
Thank you. Sure thing, the strict definition of patina is related to metal but is also commonly used to describe the brown film that occurs in aged Bakelite items.
@@FitfullyVintage I was just searching for "bakelite". And you were the first to come up. I found out its chemical composition and how its made on another video. But I learned from yours. Again, thanks!
great video.I bought a cute bakelight broach that was a little red anchor.I cannot find it anywhere.I worry I threw it out in a bag.I just hope I packed it in a safe place and can't remember where.If I find it I will test it.
I'm in the US and can't find simichome anywhere 😩 but I just heard you say scrubbing bubbles that's easy to find but they make so many kinds of it which one do you recommend ??
I love that jewelry, I live in NY there's a TON of thrift vintage shops I will definitely try this out there. (although i will look like a freak rubbing jewelry against my jeans) ;-)
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Thank you for your wonderful video
Semichrome is great for polishing metal.
Very good for polishing
Chrome on Motorcycles.
Good for getting the bluing off your pipes
On your Bonneville.
Wow didn't know Bakelite jewelry was collectible.
It was used extensively in electronics as it doesn't conduct electricity and could easily be molded to required shapes.
AK-74 magazines were first made of Bakelite.
Nice light Brown color with swirls.
They too have become collectable as they are no longer imported.
They have a number imprinted that tells which armory made them. Hope I didn't 'trigger' anyone but to me they are pretty.
Cheers
I'm not in any of those categories. 😊
Vintage electronic enthusiasts
The best Bakelite research video for testing!
I have a piece that smells like smokey mesquite? When I run it under hot water it smells even smokier can you advise me on what kind of plastic that would be?
Don't know if they have it over in the UK, but you should try brazzo! It's a bit more of a paste, but it still a polisher. I think the consistency is what gives the better result
i think i found bakelite or celluloid disk necklace. red cream and tannish color...but it's dull not shiny? looks like it can be polished.... can it be either? it's quite weighty.
Thank you, very enjoyable video. So many conflicting vids about bakelite, but yours was pretty definitive.
have you done a tutorial on this hairstyle yet? if not, would you ever consider? it's so, so adorable and i would looove to recreate it. also, just found your channel and i'm in love with it!
I haven't, but I can! thank you 😙
IM MESMERISED WATCHING YOU
Very enlightened now!!!
I Hope you still making videos...
Hi! Another tidbit I would enjoy knowing is how do you hand-polish (and what do you use) for your plastic, resin, lucite or bakelite jewelry. (How about a jeweler's rouge cloth?) If you do a search on this , all you get is how to test to see if it's bakelite or not. Thanks!
Hi Natalie. Thanks for the vid. Do you know if any other metal polish works? There is a product called Peak which has been around for years and also Autosol. Thanks
Hello. Thanks for all the info you gave us. I like Bakelite antique radios. I use a product called Novus number 2 plastic polish. Novus is a clear to beige color. When you use this to polish Bakelite I have noticed that it gives the smell you are talking about and at the same time it leaves the brownish nicotine stain on the cleaning cloth. Give Novus a go and hope it helps. I didn't know that what I use to clean my Bakelite items can be used to test for Authenticity. I use both Semichrome and Novus. Semichrome to polish the antique chassis of the antique radio and Novus to polish up the bakelite along with Johnsons paste wax to shine up the Bakelite. Just noticed this video is a year old, Cheers from Chicago.
Great video! I watched 3 others on the same topic and they either did not show me the "false positives", did not give clear comparisons, or gave me an uneasy feeling in their confidence on the subject. Ordering my Semichrome now... time to test that "cherry amber bakelite" necklace I have. I just did the clunk test and the smell test and I like what I am hearing and smelling. Thanks!
Awesome video! I have a vintage air pistol that may have bakelite grips. Going to go test now!
Let me know the result!
Can I ask where your top is from? I've been looking for one like it for a while now.
So helpful! Love the presentation! Thanks!
love the video! came in useful and deffinetly handy for shopping! will use it!
This video is SO useful! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! I’m so glad
This was really interesting, and the only thing I could find on the internet demonstrating the sound!!
I’m glad it helped!
Thanks , helpful video and you are gorgeous
Thank you so much for this video. I see so many people talk about how you can test Bakelite but never tell you how to actually test it. LOL
hmmmm, that's what I thought too. I'm pleased. thank you for your comment 😘
I bet she doesn't know there's asbestos in it
Thanks for the informative vlog! Most helpful
you have such adorable pieces! very helpful video!
Thank you so much! I think I just found out in the first smell test that my handbag is Bakelite
Wow! Amazing, what a find!
Mind if I ask where your top is from? Love it.
Thank you! the top is from Primark 😘
If its on gold backings...can it be cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner or should i let it be as is?
This was...strangely interesting. And now I am sad that I may have passed over some possible bakelite bangles from my mamaw's collection! D:
well, I'm glad it was interestingly strange 😊 I'm sorry for your loss 😉 hopefully you didn't miss out on anything in the collection x
Like nigella lawson of the plastic world. Soothing voice and a Bobby dazzler. Interesting thanks. I knew tests for amber but not bakelite, most bakelite I can tell by weight or design but it's nice to know about the friction test as when I'm out and about it's a bit intrusive to whip out the polychrome.
I have a bunch of Bakelite jewelry. I tested it using your video.
Thanks for the tips! Patina is used in metals only though
Thank you. Sure thing, the strict definition of patina is related to metal but is also commonly used to describe the brown film that occurs in aged Bakelite items.
@@FitfullyVintage Love your hair btw 🥰
@@investingsouthflorida1131 thank you 🥰
without any marking though how can you tell for sure it is vintage as opposed to one that is an actual bakelite per say but made or carved today?
I’m not sure that you could.
Ya something sure loses its charm fast with me when I know it's not vintage lol
Oh nvm I guess I don't care for it 🤦🏼♀️
Very informative. Thank you.
I’m really glad you found it useful! Thank you for commenting 😁
@@FitfullyVintage I was just searching for "bakelite". And you were the first to come up. I found out its chemical composition and how its made on another video. But I learned from yours. Again, thanks!
What is the nail color you're wearing?
great video.I bought a cute bakelight broach that was a little red anchor.I cannot find it anywhere.I worry I threw it out in a bag.I just hope I packed it in a safe place and can't remember where.If I find it I will test it.
arghhhhh! that's awful! I hope you find it 😙
Thank you!! I have wonder the ways to test my bakelite.
I'm in the US and can't find simichome anywhere 😩 but I just heard you say scrubbing bubbles that's easy to find but they make so many kinds of it which one do you recommend ??
I will find out for you. also, 401? do you recognise that brand? apparently you can use that too. I'll let you know what kind of SB you need 😙
+Vintagious yes those are common brands they just make so many different types . Thank you soooo much
409
I love that jewelry, I live in NY there's a TON of thrift vintage shops I will definitely try this out there. (although i will look like a freak rubbing jewelry against my jeans) ;-)
haha! yeah, you will look like a weirdo - but it's worth it! 😘
Very informative! Thanks!
I would love to see a 50s poodle hairstyle tutorial
sure thing!
Bakelite steering wheels brought me here
Yes they were quite good looking.
Brought back some memories of cars I owned and had forgotten about the steering wheel.
Armalite brought me here
Here to figure out how to polish my 1930's radio cabinet.
Good luck with it! 😀
Wow, you are gorgeous! Nice video, too!
Why, thank you.
I have heard that 409 (a spray on cleaner in America) works as well
that's it, 409. Yes. if you are in the US.I totally forgot that!
thanks btw
Not if Lacquered
Is Splendette products made of bakelite?
No, they are resin ‘fake-lite’ 😊
@@FitfullyVintage thanks
Thank you
Thanks Gwen Stefani for the great vid
Haha! I wish!
@@FitfullyVintage LUV YAH!
Hello dear thank you for sharing this nice video ,,, I want same this red necklace if you can find one good
Do you have stop ??
I came here for the Armalite Rifle 15
holy good lord, you sure are bobbly! lol
5% asbestos nice!
My favourite.
Very informative! Thank you!