Deciding which is better, nickel or brass, is like deciding if black is a better color than white; both black and white are valuable colors. Nickel and brass are both excellent metal choices. Brass is a golden yellow, and Nickel is silver or almost grey. Both metals can be plated onto another metal or material,…
Rattan is a natural material found mainly in the jungle areas of Southeast Asia. It is a material that has been used for centuries to make home decor and home furniture products. Rattan can be bent and shaped in a variety of ways. The rattan must first be pliable so that it can be bent.…
Vietnam is a country that has a prosperous handicraft industry. Many villages have been making handicraft products for thousands of years. Vietnam is known for its Vietnamese lacquerware production and has a long history in manufacturing ceramics and porcelain. It is also has a long history of basket weaving and silk weaving, along with embroidery…
Seaweed can sometimes be confused with Seagrass; they have significant differences. Seaweed and Seagrass grow in the ocean, but they are different types of marine life and plants. Seaweed is an alga that usually is eaten as a food source. Seagrass is a grass that grows underwater and takes root on the ocean floor; the…
Alabaster and Onyx may seem like similar products, but the truth is that they are pretty different and have different properties and uses. The Alabaster is a soft, translucent stone, usually white with either black or brown veins or lines throughout the stone. Onyx is a much harder stone and is typically black and white.…