Materials
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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…
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How Tempered Glass Works, And The Process Of Making It
Tempered glass is one of the glasses that most of us are now familiar with. If you have a smart device or computer, the glass used on those devices is tempered glass. Tempered glass is regular glass that has undergone an added process of being heated or tempered so that the glass will be stronger…
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Difference Between Solid Sheesham Wood, And Teak Wood
People may hear of solid Sheesham Wood and Teak Wood and want to understand the differences. As these two wood types can grow in similar parts of the world, Solid Sheesham Wood and Teak Wood are both very different kinds of woods. Even though they are both considered hardwoods, Sheesham wood is a softer wood…
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How To Clean Mother Of Pearl Furniture And Home Decor Items
At Mondoro, we manufacture Mother of Pearl furniture and home decor items. Many want to know how to clean the mother of pearl furniture and home decor items. You can use several methods to clean your mother-of-pearl furniture and home decor items. One way is to use a soft cloth and mild soap to wipe…