Materials
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What Are Some Things That Can Be Made From Silk?
Silk is an ancient fabric that has been around for thousands of years. Silk fabric can be used for various products. Silk has long been used in the fashion industry for everything from silk garments to silk underwear. Silk has also been used for home decor, from silk pillows to silk curtains and comforters. At…
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What Fabric Is More Expensive: Silk, Polyester, Or Viscose?
When looking at different kinds of fabrics to use to create a product, it can be good to understand what is more expensive for other fabrics; silk, polyester, and viscose are the main types of fabrics. Silk is the most expensive fabric between silk, polyester, and viscose because of how silk is produced. Producing silk…
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Rubber Wood Vs. Maple Wood, Disadvantages And Advantages Of Each
When people consider buying furniture, sometimes they want to know if they should choose a piece made from rubberwood or maple wood. These woods have some similarities, but there are also some differences. Rubberwood and maple wood produce floors, furniture, cabinet, and other objects. Rubberwood comes from southeast Asia, and Maple wood grows worldwide but…
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Is PVD Metal Coating Durable?
If you are looking at PVD metal, one of the things that many people want to know is how durable PVD coating is. PVD metal coatings are very durable. The PVD coating on metals is corrosion, rust, and scratch-resistant. PVD coating is so durable that it is an excellent choice for many products. PVD Metal…
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What Is The Difference Between Melmac And Melamine?
It was probably melamine or Melmac ware if you have ever eaten on a reusable plastic plate. There can be confusion about the difference between Melamine ware and Melmac ware. Melmac is the brand name of the melamine ware plates produced by the American Cyanamid Corporation. Most Melmac plates are vintage ones made in the…
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Quick Way To Tell If Something Is Solid Brass Or Brass Plated
Brass is a beautiful metal for home decor and home furnishing products. If an item looks brass, it is usually either solid brass or brass plated. One of the easiest ways to tell if an item is solid brass is by first the visual test to ensure it has a golden yellow color like brass.…
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Which Is Better Nickel Or Brass?
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,…
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Brass Plated Vs. Chrome Plated Metals Explained
Brass and Chrome-plated metals are two trendy metal-plated finishes used for various products, looks, and designs. Brass and Chrome are plated on metal using electroplating, but the look and finish are not the same. Brass will be warm golden, whereas Chrome will look like shiny silver metal. Both are electroplated treatments, so choosing one depends…
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How To Bend And Shape Rattan
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.…