Materials
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5 Steps To Natural Rattan Materials Processing Explained
When you look at a beautiful piece of natural rattan furniture, most people do not realize how many steps it has taken for the rattan material to reach the supplier. Processing the rattan materials can also be labor intensive. Two main methods are used to process the rattan materials: traditional and modern. The more modern…
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Ways You Can Use Rattan Explained
Rattan is a material we use a lot in the production of our natural products. We use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lighting, and baskets. There are many ways that you can use rattan to manufacture furniture, lamps, lightings, woven caning, and mats. Rattan is a very versatile material used traditionally for many years. Rattan…
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Hand Woven Rattan Caning History
Handwoven caning has a long and varied history. It is a technique that has been used for thousands of years. The art of caning goes back to ancient Egyptian times. Archaeologists found a King Tuk folding day or camping bed with a woven mattress on the bed frame; this was an example of some of…
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Three Types Of Chair Caning Explained
The caning of chairs continues to be a popular look. Caning gives the furniture pieces a natural look and feel. There are three basic types of caning: hand caning, press caning, or pre-woven cane and rush seats. Each of these has a unique look and feel. Caning and other woven kinds of natural mats have…
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How Can You Tell If Alabaster Is Real?
Today, quite a bit of imitation alabaster is out on the market. Some of the imitation alabaster looks very good, so it can be hard to tell what is real and what is imitation. You can check if your alabaster is genuine or an imitation alabaster. One of the main ways is through the thickness…
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Differences Polyresin, Poly Marble, Alabaster, And Porcelain
There can sometimes be some confusion about the difference between polyresin, poly marble, alabaster, and porcelain. The end products for these can sometimes look similar, but they are not the same materials. Polyresin, polymarble, alabaster, and porcelain are very different materials. Each of the materials is manufactured and used in very different ways. Polyresin and…
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How Durable Is Alabaster?
Alabaster is a material that many artists and home decor designers like to use for their products. But one question that many people want to understand is if alabaster is durable. Alabaster is usually considered a soft stone, and it is not as durable as other stones, such as marble. Some types of alabaster can…
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How To Tell The Difference Between Alabaster And Marble?
Alabaster and marble are usually used for all types of ornamental works’ they are both used for sculptures and other types of ornamentations as home decor products. Alabaster and marble can sometimes look similar, but they have distinct differences. Alabaster is a softer stone; marble is harder and can also be highly polished. Alabaster cannot…
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How To Clean Tempered Glass And Tempered Glass Cleaning Facts
Tempered glass is glass that has become popular for many products. Your smart device, computer, or even a glass tabletop all use a form of tempered glass. One of the best ways to clean tempered glasses is to use a mild soap and water solution and spray the solution onto the glass surface. Allow that…