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Why Pottery Crazing Can Increase a Collectible's Value
Crazing is when a spiderweb of hairline cracks appear on an item. This is most common with pottery.
I am not talking about a chip. A large crack. Or even a small crack. Crazing refers a number of 'lines' that appear on pottery objects, such as ceramic cookie jars, where one could not even realize these are actually hairline cracks unless they rubbed their fingernail across the pottery.
On the one hand, obviously the better the condition an item is in the more valuable it is. However, with older products, those dating back before World War II, finding an item in perfect condition is either impossible or rare, or they are now so valuable as to be priced out of most people's ranges.
So we are left with imperfect collectibles.
Crazing can result simply from age. Old ceramics were not necessarily well made. Perhaps made great according to the technology of the time, but certainly production machines today are nothing like from years gone by.
Crazing can also result from humidity or temperature, or simply moving an item which causes unseen vibrations.
So what does it mean if there is crazing on an old ceramic collectible?
Nothing bad.
But consider the flip side - which is really where I want to lead you in this article...
Fakes can be a real problem in the collectibles world. Cheap knockoffs and fakes are easy to make today. Especially from place like China.
However, fakes and knockoffs made today are going be in perfect condition.
There is no crazing. It is virtually impossible to replicate crazing.
So what does it mean if you see an advertised 1920s collectible that does not have any crazing? Unless the price is very, very high, and there is some reliable authentication of the item - your red flags should be going off in your head. You should be thinking this is not authentic.
But if there is crazing? Ironically, that imperfection may worth a whole lot more because your item is the real deal.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
You Have Many Options For Ceramic Tile Patterns
With ceramic tile it is possible to create all sorts of different effects just based on the way that you lay out your tile. Regardless of whether you are making a backsplash, putting tile on the floor, or putting tile on the wall, you have all sorts of ceramic tile patterns to choose from.
First of all, you can create mosaic tile patterns using different colors ( and/or shapes ) of tiles to create the pattern that you like. You can find all sorts of examples of ceramic tile patterns like this either free over the internet or for sale.
You can create your own pattern, using a piece of paper or a software program that can be purchased for this purpose. Design your own ceramic tile art to liven up the room and give it a style all its own.
A simple ceramic tile pattern can be created by alternating different colors, either in a set, or a random way. To design a pattern that goes well with the room, use colors that are already present in that room. Or you might add a totally new color as the main color, and throw small bits of the other colors that are used in the room into your pattern. It's up to you.
Quite a different kind of ceramic tile pattern can be made by using the way the tiles are laid out. You can put them in simple rows, for example, or you can make a brick type pattern.
If you want something more complicated, you can try making the pattern on a diagonal, or doing a herringbone, basket weave, or windmill pattern with the tiles. You can use tiles that are all the same, or use different color tiles to add another level to the design.
You may prefer not to have a repeating pattern, but to set your tiles in a completely random way. Use different shapes, sizes, and/or colors of tiles all mixed together. The tiles can even be broken, to achieve a totally unique look. This technique can be a lot more difficult to master, however, in order to end up with something that looks nice.
As you can see, there are lots of different options when it comes to ceramic tile patterns. Consider the size, shape, and use of the room when deciding what might be the best option for you to use. For more ideas on using decorative ceramic tiles in your home, see the author's website, shown in the paragraph below.
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