Author: Anita Hummel
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What Does The Inside Of A Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree Look Like?
One of the most amazing trees ever grown is the rainbow eucalyptus tree. The rainbow eucalyptus tree has a colorful appearance. The rainbow eucalyptus tree’s wood is very similar to other eucalyptus woods. The rainbow effect of the tree is on the bark only and does not go inside the wood or inner part of…
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How Can You Tell If A Ceramic Dish Is Oven Safe?
If you have a ceramic dish that you want to put in the oven, it is good to know if the dish is actually oven safe. Knowing that the dish is ceramic-safe will help ensure you do not damage the dish. If the ceramic dish is oven safe, there should be a symbol or words…
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Procurement Vs. Purchasing, Differences Explained
When you are part of the Global Supply Chain, there are many terms you need to understand. One of these terms is procurement and purchasing. Procurement is the strategic process of buying goods and services; procurement involves carefully analyzing all the data in the purchasing decision. Purchasing is part of the procurement process of actually…
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Can You Glaze Pottery Without A Kiln?
To start manufacturing or making pottery, you may want to know if you can glaze or fire pottery without a kiln. Glazed pottery, stoneware, ceramics, and porcelain must be fired at high temperatures. You need to have a kiln to fire them at these high temperatures. There are several kilns, but the main kilns are…
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The Six Basic Stages Of Clay And Ceramic Production Explained
Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware production have six primary stages that most clay production will go through. Depending on your product, it can change slightly, but most basic clay production will go through these six steps. For almost all ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware production, there are six basic steps that the clay must go through. In…
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Recycled Vs. Reclaimed Wood, Differences Explained
Like many things in the home decor and furnishing industry, there can be confusing terms between what recycled vs. reclaimed wood means. Though the two seem to be the same, there are some differences. Recycled wood is reprocessed from a material that once had another use than the original. Reclaimed wood is made into a…