Every year we search for perfect gifts for people we love. Christmas of course, birthdays, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, anniversaries, weddings, showers, all present challenges. If one of your giftees … [Read more...]
A Century of Indiana Glass by Craig Schenning, Book Review
Craig Schenning's A Century of Indiana Glass is an excellent reference book for the many patterns that Indiana Glass over the century they produced glass. The photos are clear and usually Schenning … [Read more...]
How to Use Consignment Auctions to Sell Your Glass
The question I get most often from readers is "How do I sell my glass?" One method is to find a consignment auction house near your home and take your glass there. Here's how that works. What is … [Read more...]
What Depression Glass Pattern Should I Collect?
Dave and I have a nice set of Cambridge Rose Point crystal that we enjoy using, with goblets, iced teas, pitcher, bowls, relish dishes, candle holders, serving plates. Rose Point is a gorgeous … [Read more...]
Tips to Clean Elegant and Depression Glass – How to Care for Collectible Glass
Yesterday I noticed a Petalware plate had some odd yellow stuff on it. You get that with glass. Sometimes it will be old gum residue from a long-ago label, other times it's old dirt. Sometimes it's … [Read more...]
7 Tips How to Sell Your Depression Glass
Do you have depression glass to sell? Here are 7 tips for how to sell your glass. Good luck! … [Read more...]
Identifying Mystery Glass: Homespun – A Later Fostoria Spiral Pattern
Sharra asked me to help her with a pretty amber opalescent spiral piece marked Fostoria. I had a vague recollection of a later, small Fostoria spiral pattern, but could not think of any that were … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Flea Markets! 5 Tips to Buy Glass at Flea Markets
Flea Market Fun: 5 Tips to Shop Smart It's that time of year when flea markets sprout and we go forth to find great glass. Flea market shopping isn't for the faint of heart but yes, you … [Read more...]
How to Photograph Glass Part 3: Colored Glass
Let's be blunt. It is extremely difficult to get good photos that show glass patterns and are true to color, especially with pink and yellow transparent glass. Patterns, yes. Color, yes. Both … [Read more...]
How to Photograph Glass Part 2: 4 Tips to Get Clear Pictures of Glass Designs
If you want to identify or sell your glassware you need good, clear photos that show the design. It is very difficult to show some designs and here are tips that may help. Background We … [Read more...]