When I china painted, we used to remove overglaze with a product called Whink, a lye solution, I believe, It may remove the name. Try a little area first. Please use caution and rubber gloves. I hope this helps. ... View related article.
We had a Lennox for over forty years which still passed the Gas Company checkups, but I was concerned about potential problems. I had a few estimates and chose the Lennox because of my past experience. I had to have the old asbestos pipes removed which was a separate expense. Otherwise, the prices were close but very expensive. I have found my utility bills are much lower. Check out about efficiency rebates. Good, reliable installation is very important. So far so good. ... View related article.
Starchild, Your canvass bag looks very nice and practical in these times. Your instructions and pictures are easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing. ... View related article.
I use worn out socks with good tops and sew the bottoms for a scratch proof pouch for cell phone, remote control, jewelry, pearls, sunglasses, etc. I cut both tops lengthwise once, sew into a larger tube, gather and sew the top raw edge for a sleep cap on cold winter nights. ... View related article.
Using plywood or other wood cut out crosses and you may cover with glue to add shells, jewels. pearls, etc. or use to make Christmas Creche stables and figures, other Christmas centerpieces, candle holders, ornaments,etc. With wood burning tool put designs on hot plates,etc. Make book ends, bird houses and feeders, door stops, boards to screw on house numbers to hang or put in the ground with a metal flat rod. These can be cut out in various shapes or cut out the ends in angles. A little sanding, staining, sealing or painting would go a long way. ... View related article.
