I have read online and in various publications over the years that silver can be polished easily using a few household items, but does it work as well as the ready-made store-bought stuff? Since I had some seriously tarnished silver I figured it was time to find out. I have some silver jewelry and flatware that has been sitting unused for a long, long time. Some of the stuff was completely black. The homemade silver polishing bath is supposed to instantly clear up tarnish simply by immersing the items. This was appealing to me because, unlike the store-bought polish, it supposedly meant no polishing; just soaking. To make the homemade bath, you’ll need: • A glass or ceramic baking dish* • Aluminum foil* *you could [...]...
How to Frame Art- 3 Different Ways
There’s more than one way to frame a photo, and there’s sort of a right and a wrong way, but that depends on how precious the photo is and how much you’re willing to spend. I bought three different styles of frames so you can determine which works best for you. Cheap, but Good The least expensive frame I bought was front-loading frame for around $3.00. It’s not the best option if you’re looking to preserve your photographs for the next generation, but it’s a great way to display photos inexpensively. This type of frame is ideal for things printed on your inkjet printer. Inkjet ink is usually not lightfast, meaning it fades over time from exposure to light, so it’s not [...]...