January 29th, 2012 — Collectibles, Decorative Arts, Miniature Collectibles
When it comes to a delightful collectible that won’t take up a lot of space, miniature collectibles are the ideal answer. These tiny little works of art require a great deal of craftsmanship and many of them feature amazingly lifelike details. You can find thousands of different kinds of miniature collectibles and because they are so small, you can easily collect thousands of them and still have room to spare. Let’s take a look at the different kinds of miniature collectibles that are available.
1. Glass Collectibles
Glass miniature collectibles are becoming increasingly popular and the way that they are produced is simply astounding. A glass maker will typically blow each piece by hand, carefully shaping and reshaping until the piece is perfect. These glass miniature collectibles are very detailed and considering the amount of work that goes into them, they are still reasonably priced. Many people like to display their collections on top of mirrors for added visual appeal.
2. Crystal Miniature Collectibles
This is a new fad, sparked in a large part by the popularity of Swarovski crystal. You can find these very valuable items at auction, and a few stores around the world carry them as well. They are usually done in very minute detail and most of the subjects are either animals or somehow related to nature. You can occasionally find other styles but by far the most common are the ones that are small crystal animals. These are typically very expensive, but they are also highly collectible.
3. Resin Miniature Collectibles
Resin collectibles are ideal for homes that have small children or for those that have a tendency to drop things. These are incredibly durable and many consider resin to be the perfect material for miniature collectibles. It is easy to work with and easy to hand paint and the level of customization and detail on these works is usually quite high. These are perhaps the most reasonably priced miniature collectibles you can find and it’s always nice to know that they will be able to hold up to the rigors of everyday life in your home.
4. Porcelain Miniature Collectibles
These are an old favorite of many and once again, the craftsmanship that goes into these tiny masterpieces is what makes them so valuable. These are also hand painted, and they are not typically mass produced, so you should be able to find a valuable piece very easily. Typically, a manufacturer will issue a limited run for their porcelain miniature collectibles and they will only make 500 or a 1000 and that’s it. These can be worth several thousand dollars, depending on the subject and the company or designer that made them. Miniature collectibles offer collectors the option of being able to easily store their treasures and display them nearly anywhere. They are perfect for those living in small apartments or for those that have limited space but would still like to be able to collect and display decorative art around their homes.
Photo Credits: Tobyotter
Originally posted 2008-09-12 14:00:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 27th, 2012 — Collectibles, Personalized Shot Glasses
For the person who has everything, personalized gifts can be some of the most thoughtful, so why not choose personalized shot glasses? There are many advantages to this type of collectible item, both as a gift, and as something you collect yourself.
Personalized shot glasses are relatively inexpensive compared to some other kinds of gifts. A plain shot glass might make a nice, small gift, but a personalized shot glass suddenly becomes much more significant. The thought that goes into a personalized item will always make it stand out to the recipient, and the personalization that’s added, depending on the message or occasion, can add an even more special touch.
As collectibles and gifts, personalized shot glasses may be small in size, but that’s an advantage. How many times have you received a gift that was meant to be displayed, only to wish it were smaller? Especially for those who love to collect, size and space can be real issues. Mugs are a popular collector item, but take up much more room than shot glasses which are easier to display in smaller spaces. Even a large shot glass collection takes up far less room than almost all other types of collections.
Personalized shot glasses can be purchased with almost any logo, saying, name, initial or type of image engraved or printed on. While these can be purchased in a variety of places, often the best bargains are found in online auctions, especially when you’re ordering bulk purchases.
You might wonder why anyone would ever want to order personalized shot glasses in bulk. In a world overrun by too many things and too much stuff, small and more personalized items are becoming more popular. Plastic shot glasses can be ordered in bulk, for instance, with the names of a bride and groom and handed out at wedding receptions as inexpensive wedding favors. Family reunions, birthday gatherings, almost any kind of convention or party, are possibilities for bulk shot glass purchases.
For individual purchases, auctions can still offer great bargains. Some key things to remember when ordering collectible personalized shot glasses are to read the description and instructions carefully. Some auctions will offer personalized items that have already been engraved or printed. Some people enjoy collecting these items for their novelty value, and may have collections featuring glasses with people’s names on them, wedding or anniversary glasses, initial glasses engraved with only one letter and even personalizations that are practically undecipherable. But if you’re looking to personalize something yourself, you must be sure that’s what the auction offers.
Note if the auction is offering a choice of fonts, or just one standard type of printing. Also, look at the images available if they’re on display. If an image you want looks strange in print, it might not look much better once engraved or printed on the glass. Personalized shot glasses can also be purchased without engraving, but bearing emblems of sports teams, celebrities, countries and any type of item you can imagine.
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Originally posted 2008-10-08 14:00:15. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 27th, 2011 — Collectibles
There are all kinds of different collectibles out there, including rare collectibles and more common collectibles for example. If you are interested in collecting rare collectibles, then knowing how to identify them, find them, price them, display them and sell them are all very important considerations to make. Here is a basic guide to collecting rare collectibles and the least that you need to know when it comes to getting the most that you can out of this collecting hobby and the rare collectibles and antiques that you buy and sell.
Rare collectibles are items that are difficult to find, and as a result are generally worth more on the behalf of their desirability as well as their rarity. Any item that has a particular quality behind its craftsmanship, is relatively old in nature and also sports features reflecting the past are all considered to be rare collectibles by a wide variety of today’s collectors.
One common denominator of all of these items is that they are considered to be rare collectibles despite their age or what they are. Many rare collectibles have become so old that they are perceived to be antiques as well as rare collectibles. It is also possible for rare collectibles to be more recent in origin, such as when it comes to collectible toils, sports memorabilia and so on and so forth. Due to the appeal and the scarcity of rare collectibles, these collectibles, despite not being antiques, are still quite valuable. No matter what their value is, rare collectibles can be vitally essential to certain collections and certain collectors.
There is no real definitive definition that goes with the concept of rare collectibles, meaning that a rare collectible to one person may not be a rare collectible to another person. The concept of collectibles has two different definitions depending on if you are looking to make money on your collection or just to collect for personal value. Understanding how the concept of rare collectibles works really makes a difference depending on how you intend to collect items that are rare. The item must not only be rare, but to someone it must be considered to be collectible or otherwise worth collecting as well.
There is no one single place where these rare collectibles come from, nor is there a single time frame where they hail from. There is no one single category of rare collectibles, because rare collectibles can be found in all types of collections, including stamp collections, antique collections, memorabilia collections and so much more. Rare collectibles may be rare ornate vases from a Chinese dynasty long past, or an autographed football from a deceased star. Rare collectibles encompass tiny limited edition stamps and rare minted but unreleased coins. Rare collectibles are really all about what you make them, and what you make out of them, so let your rare collectibles and rare collection be anything that you want for it to be.
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October 22nd, 2011 — Wine Bottle Corks, Wine Collecting
Most people are familiar with collecting wine, and even collecting wine bottles, but one of the types of collections that some people are unaware of is collecting wine bottle corks. Wine bottle corks are often just as unique as the bottles that they are sealing, and people that consider them selves to be wine aficionados can appreciate the importance of wine bottle corks because they are responsible for keeping the wine in good condition, ensuring that it ages properly and has the perfect taste and texture. If you appreciate everything that wine collecting and wine bottle collecting have to offer, then why not consider also collecting wine bottle corks?
Cork has a number of unique physical properties in its natural form, and they make this material a truly ideal one to use for sealing wine bottles. Natural cork has actually been the wine bottle seal of choice ever since Roman times. Cork has a cell structure that is unique and honeycomb in nature. Every sell is sealed and filled with air, and no two cells are connected to one another. Cork has an elastic texture which means that it can be compressed and still returns to its original value upon being released.
What makes this happen with wine bottle corks is the structure of the cells in the cork. As the cork becomes compressed, the air in each of the cells becomes compressed. Then when the pressure is removed, the cork naturally expands back into its original shape and volume.
Cork is also waterproof, which is another quality that comes from the cell structure of the natural material. The individual cells are sealed and this means that they are not connected to one another. There is no chance of capillary action or any wicking when it comes to cork materials.
Cork has individual cells that are filled up with air, and these cells are very extremely poor conductors when it comes to vibration and heat. What this means is that cork has been ideal for a long time for sound proofing and flooring purposes. This may not matter when it comes to wine bottle corks, but wine bottle corks that aren’t collected are often turned into other things such as flooring, gaskets and floats.
Another benefit of cork is that it is relatively light weight in nature. It has a low amount of density because the various cells are filled up with air. Cork has been used for a myriad of unique purposes including fishing floats just as long as it has been used as wine bottle corks.
Another benefit of wine bottle corks is the high friction surface, which means that the cork can be compressed, inserted into the bottle, can regain shape and fill the bottle, and will therefore stay in place in the bottle. When the cork is cut, millions of the cells are ruptured, and this is responsible for forming rough domes capable of sealing onto smooth surfaces like the neck of a glass wine bottle.
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