Helpful Hint - Cleaning Glass

Cleaning vases or difficult sediment from glass is easier than you might think. I you have difficult lime deposits or dirt of any kind, soak your vase or glass in oxy clean. If it does not all come out, use denture tablets. No need to use brand names I use generic brands of both these products and it works great. Hope this information is useful.

Amethyst - A Definition

A light pastel purple as opposed to black amethyst which appears black until held to strong light whereby it shows deep purple.

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Helpful Tip - Removing Glue from Glazed Pottery

I purchased some new Haeger vases and when I got them home discovered the glue was so thick on the price tag I could not remove it with dish soap. Mayonnaise worked for me. I knew a few remedies like nail polish remover but of course did not want to damage the glaze with something so strong. I put the mayo on it then I used a toothbrush to work it into the glue. Let it sit for around 45 minutes. Go back to it, clean off with a dish sponge, one didn't come off completely so I did it again. Now it is almost perfect, might need another treatment if my son cannot rub it out.

Haeger Pottery - East Dundee Illinois

In 1871 the year of the Chicago fire immigrant David H. Haeger founded the Dundee Brickyard. Over the next 140 years this small town brick maker became America’s oldest and largest producer of pottery in the world.

Today the Great Granddaughter of David Haeger is the fourth generation to lead Haeger Industries. Haeger is certified a "Woman’s Business Enterprise".

Mystery Dish Answer - August 29, 2011

The maker is Hocking Glass, the pattern is Old Colony. This pattern is also referred to as "Lace Edge" in many books and articles. When purchasing this pattern be sure to inspect carefully. This pattern is one of the more fragile ones. Check fully around the edges and underneath for cracks running from one opening to the next. Hocking made this pattern from 1935 to 1938.

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Mystery Dish - Just for Fun

This week’s mystery dish is depression glass and you have to name the pattern and company.

Have fun. Answer will be posted in the evening on Monday, August 29, 2011

Mystery Dish Answer - August 21, 2011

The maker is Heisey Glass, the pattern is Wampum, No. 1533. This is a rare bowl and platter and was made by Heisey Glass between 1941 to 1944.

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