Glossary Accent Lamp Portable lamp that usually has a shade from 9" to 14" wide and height no taller than 24". Acrylic Acrylic is a manufactured fiber. Acrylic fibers create a fine, soft and luxurious fabric with the bulk and hand feel of wool. Characteristics of Acrylic are, quick drying time, hand soft, excellent color fastness, luxurious touch & drape, warmth in thermal constructions, easy care, bulk without extra weight, durability, shape retention, resistance to staining, shrinking, wrinkling, fading, aging, chemicals, oils, moths, mildew, UV damage, and fungus. ANSI Z97.1 Test standard of the American National Standards Institute used to promote safety and to reduce or minimize the likelihood of cutting and piercing injuries if the glasses are broken. Alabastrite Another name for polyresin, alabastrite is a heavy stone-based material which can be intricately molded producing great detail, and will allow paint to adhere. Anniversary Stone PLease see Anniversary Chart Applique Quilts Applique Quilts are made by the method of applying fabric shapes called patches by hand, onto a fabric background. Applique are grouped together to produce a decorative pattern block. Ash Wood Also called American White Ash, Canadian White Ash. It is a hardwood that is strong and very shock-resistant. Light brown heartwood. Base (In reference to lamps) Stabilizing body of a lamp constructed from various materials such as metal, brass, porcelain, resin or wood. Beveled Glass Clear glass, with edges that have been ground and polished to an angle other than 90 degrees. Birthstone PLease see Birthstones Chart Bone China Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Barley Straw Since the Middle Ages farmers have known of the benefits of Straw and used it to keep their farm ponds clear and clean. As a result of research reports issued in recent years, pond hobbyists have re-discovered the natural benefits of barley straw for keeping ponds clear. Although other straws such as wheat and corn stalks have some algaecidal properties, barley has been found to be much more effective and to last longer. Cast Iron Cookware Bare cast-iron vessels have been used by humans for cooking for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Cast iron's ability to withstand and maintain very high heat makes it a natural cookware choice for searing or frying, and its excellent heat diffusion and retention makes it a natural choice for long-cooking stews like gumbo or Chili con carne. Because cast iron skillets can develop an extremely non-stick surface, they are also a good choice for egg dishes, in particular scrambled eggs (a newer pan may leave a dark stain on the egg - this is iron). Some other classic uses of cast iron pans are in cornbread and pineapple upside-down cake. Some of the types of cookware made out of bare cast iron include dutch ovens, frying pans, deep fryers, woks, and griddles. Bare cast iron cookware requires seasoning—impregnation of the cooking surface with oil—to prevent rusting, and to create a non-stick surface. New cast iron must be seasoned before use. Some companies now offer pre-seasoned pans, but, like "home-seasoned" cast iron, these may need to be re-seasoned if they are washed with strong soap or allowed to rust. Cast Iron Care Care and Cleaning of Cast Iron Cookware Cast Iron Seasoning How to season Cast Iron Cookware Ceramics Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Cloisonne See Wikipedia for more details. Cloisonné is a multi-step enamel process used to produce jewelry, vases, and other decorative items. Cloisonné, an ancient metalworking technique, first developed in the Near East. It spread to the Byzantine Empire and from there along the Silk Road to China, now the site of many high quality production facilities. Cobalt Blue glassware Cobalt blue is a greenish blue pigment that mainly consists of cobalt oxide and alumina. Reproduction cobalt glassware is a wonderfully striking greenish-blue color. Copperfoil (In reference to Stained Glass) Narrow strips of copper tape used to wrap the edges of glass pieces that have been cut to fit a pattern. When wrapped, solder is applied, bonding the glass pieces together. Cotton 100% Time tested 100% cotton, along with its beauty and durability it offers a natural, warm yet light cover. Cotton Quilt Batting Time tested 100% cotton, with its beauty and durability, has been the first choice for generations of quiltmakers. It offers a natural, warm yet light filling that is used in the middle layer of quilts. Depression-Era Glassware Glassware that was made in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's that is very popular with collectors. Distressed "Distressed" is a increasingly popular decorating and design style, (using new items that are finished to appear antique or vintage) that creates a comfortable atmosphere by contrasting distressed items with more luxurious pieces to achieve an elegant overall effect. Dolomite Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Earthenware Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Ergonomic The science of comfort and design. Floor Lamp Portable lamp with a shade that directs light downward and a height usually taller than 48". Hand Rubbed Process of hand rubbing to achieve a desired finish. High carbon steel High carbon steel has good wear resistance and toughness. It is used for cutting tools, such as chisels and high strength wires. Ironstone Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Jadite An opaque green glassware Jade-ite An opaque green glassware Metric Conversions Area conversion Centimeters to inches conversion calculator Volume conversion Weight conversion Nyglass Reinforced nylon material engineered for strength and low weight. Mica A natural mineral bonded with shellac to create a light diffuser, usually available in Silver or Amber colors. Mini Lamp Portable table lamp that generally has a shade of 4" to 8" wide and height usually no taller than 15". Onyx Onyx is a chalcedony quartz that is mined in Brazil, India, California and Uruguay. It has a fine texture and black color; however some onyx also displays white bands or ribbons against a black or brown background and this variety is known as sardonyx. Hardness of 6.5. Patchwork Quilt Patchwork Quilt are made by an exacting method of sewing small pieces of fabric together to produce a block of decorative pattern, then piecing these blocks together to produce a complete quilt pattern. Patina Coloration of metal finish due to aging or from a solution applied to metal to change its color. Pie Vent In the old days these were set in a pie crust to release the steam in the pie. They can still be used for that but are mostly a collectors item now. Pine Wood Eastern White Pine, Soft Pine, Balsam Pine, Canadian White Pine. Straight grain, soft wood. Light yellow to a reddish brown (in heartwood). Inexpensive. The Southern Yellow Pine, also known as Carolina Pine, originating from the Southern US is one of the strongest structural timbers in the world. Heartwood is orange to reddish-brown. The hardest of the softwoods. Pewter Modern pewter is a lead free alloy containing over 90% tin, and usually being hardened with additions of antimony and copper. It can be polished to a bright silver like finish or if preferred chemical darkeners can be used to simulate the patinas associated with old pewter. Polyester Polyester is a manufactured fiber that is strong, resists shrinkage, stretching and wrinkles, is abrasion resistent and is easily washable. Polyester is the most blended manufactured fiber. Blends of 50 to 65% polyester with cotton provides a minimum care fabric used in a variety of shirts, slacks, dresses, blouses, sportswear and many home fashion items A 50/50 polyester/acrylic blend is used for slacks, sportswear and dresses. And, blends of polyester (45 to 55%) and worsted wool creates a fabric which retains the beautiful drape and feel of 100% wool, while the polyester adds durability and resistance to wrinkles. Poly Quilt Batting Poly Quilt Batting is a polyester fiber batting that is used in the middle layer of a quilt that provides exceptional drape, breathability and comfort. Polyresin Another name for alabastrite, polyresin is a heavy stone-based material which can be intricately molded producing great detail, and will allow paint to adhere. Potable Contaminated water that has been made suitable for drinking. PTFE Teflon® PTFE - Products made with DuPont™ Teflon® fluoropolymer resins have exceptional resistance to high temperatures, chemical reaction, corrosion, and stress-cracking. The mechanical toughness, and low-friction properties of Teflon® make it the preferred plastic for a host of applications. Reproduction Glassware Glassware that was made to look like the glassware that was made in the 1940's, 50's, and 60's that is very popular with collectors. Reproduction Anything that is made to look like an original. Reverse Painted Glass Paints are applied to the underside of glass, starting with the foreground and ending with the background. Sculpture A lighted or unlighted decorative designed accessory. Can apply to tabletop, floor or wall decor. Sheesham Wood (Also spelled shisham) Sheesham hardwood, which is amongst the strongest woods in the world, is similar to teak, but harder, heavier, and more coarsely grained and comes from India. Stained or Art Glass Colored glass. Usually in reference to lamp shades and wall hangings where colored glass has been pieced together to make a work of art. Stainless Steel Stainless Steel - Why it is Stainless - It is the addition of a minimum of 12% chromium to the low carbon steel that makes it resist rust, or stain 'less' than other types of steel. The chromium in the steel combines with oxygen in the atmosphere to form a thin, invisible layer of chrome-containing oxide film. Sterling Silver Sterling silver is composed of 92.5% silver alloyed with copper to strengthen it. Silver has one of the highest reflectivities of any metal, giving it unmatched brilliance, making it perfect for jewelry designs. Silver also has extremely high electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity. Stoneware Differences in Ceramics - About Ironstone, Dolomite, Bone China, Porcelain, Stoneware and Earthenware Table Lamp Portable lamp usually with a shade having a 14” width or larger. Tiffany A - Style referring to Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Victorian or scenes of nature. B - The copperfoil technique of stained glass assembly. C - Opalescent glass invented by Louis Comfort Tiffany 1848-1933, son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, an American jeweler. Western Red Cedar Unfinished cedar has richly textured grain with colours ranging from mellow ambers, reddish cinnamons and rich sienna browns. Its warm coloring is complimented by a uniform, fine-grained texture with a satin luster. Because cedar is virtually pitch and resin free, the wood easily accepts a range of finishes, from fine oils and stains, to solid coatings and paint. Cedar's unique aroma comes from naturally occurring thujaplicins in its heartwood. These compounds resist moisture and are toxic to decay-causing fungi and insects and preserve the wood to give it long lasting appeal. Vintage Something old, and usually, but not always that has been used, but is not old enough to be considered antique or something that has been made to look this way. Wrought iron furniture Wrought iron is not brittle, and seldom breaks. For this reason, wrought ironwork is frequently far more delicate in design and seen with artistic scrolls. Wrought iron is strong and will last for many years as it tends not to rust easily but is best protected with a powder-coat paint. Affiliate Program | Company Info | Contact | © Copyright | Guarantee | Privacy | Link Exchange | Resources | Returns | Security | Shipping | Home | Top