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Silver Plate Flatware Identification
The last popular silver plate flatware design was in 1980. It was nothing in comparison to the quality of silver plate of the 1880s to the 1930s. Old silver plate was heavily covered with fine silver. The silver plate after the '30s has just enough silver (about one millionth of an inch) to cover th
How to Leave Air Dry Clay in the Sun
Air dry clay is a modeling clay that does not require a kiln to dry. Instead, it dries in the open air, making it ideal for sculptors who do not have a kiln. There are commercial versions of air dry clay, but you can make your own at home out of water, salt and cornstarch. Modifications to this basi
How to Measure an Ounce of Gold
Gold is measured in troy weight. One troy ounce weighs more than a standard ounce. A troy ounce is equivalent to 31.1 grams; one standard ounce is equivalent to 28.35 grams. This may seem confusing, but there are conversion methods to get the correct weight of an ounce of gold.
How to Make Half Model Boats
Before computer design and automated model building, boat makers crafted half-hull model boats to test design and style of ships. Examples of historic half model boats hang in maritime and nautical museums. Today, wood crafters and boating enthusiasts make them as decor and to honor century-old ship
How to Go to Ludibrium in "MapleStory"
In Nexon's free online side-scrolling role-playing game "MapleStory," players complete quests and battle enemies in Maple World, a fictional region spanning several continents. "MapleStory" players use a variety transportation networks to travel between game regions, including taxis, ships, portals
How to Count the Valance Electrons of an Element
The valency of an atom determines the ability for one element to bond with other elements. Although counting the electrons that make up the outer-most layer of the atomic structure is impossible with the naked eye, you can use the atomic number on the periodic table to establish the number of electr
How to Make Liquid Glycerin
Glycerin is an organic chemical that is commonly used as a lubricant and surfactant. It can be extracted from fats and is a common by-product during the soap making process. Old fashion soap makers intentionally add glycerin back into the raw soap before it is solidified to help moisturize the user'
How to Make a Cutting Board Out of Softwood or Hardwood
Cutting boards come in all shapes and sizes. Some are decorative and designed to look like various objects; others are very simple and functional. The materials from which they can be crafted may also vary quite a bit. Most cutting boards, however, need to be made from something durable that won't e
How to Convert Universal Time to California DST
"Time is on my side," the Rolling Stones said, but this might not be true if you're running late for an appointment. In order to keep time on your side, you've got to keep track of time. Universal time, also known as Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) or "Zulu," is a 24-hour
DIY SMD Soldering
When you get far enough into electronics, you're bound to come across a chip you want to use that's only available in a surface-mount package. Called SMDs, for "surface-mount devices," they can come in a wide range of sizes and pin pitches. The "pitch" is the space between each pin, and it may be ha
How to Get Bonus Costumes in "Little Big Planet"
Sony's "Little Big Planet" is a video game unlike many others in that you not only compete in the virtual world, but you also create it. Many of the game's features can be customized, including the avatar's name, appearance and clothing. Getting bonus costumes will require plenty of focus and strate
Planetary Mini Mill Operating Instructions
Using a planetary mill to grind samples is much faster than using the traditional mortar and pestle method, where materials such as herbs or medicines were placed inside of a ceramic or stone bowl, called a mortar, and ground with a rounded stone pestle. In research where sample materials must be us
How to Grow Bull Minnows for Bait
Bull minnows, also known as Gulf Killifish, are a live bait fish known for their ability to attract large bass, flounder, red snapper and other game fish. They are a brackish water fish, meaning they can survive in fresh water, but do best in water that is at least 5 parts per thousand salt water. T
How to Personalize a Casserole Carrier
A casserole carrier is designed to keep a casserole warm and to make it easier to transport the casserole from one place to another. These carriers make great gifts and can easily be personalized to match anyone's style, kitchen décor or to simply make them unique. Personalizing a casserole car
How to Refinish With Linseed Oil
Linseed oil is one of the oldest finishes available, and it is one of the best. Linseed oil takes longer to dry, but it penetrates much deeper than other popular fast-drying finishes. Top coats like lacquer or varnish do not penetrate; they simply harden on the surface. Linseed oil sinks in and then
Newtons Law of Cooling Experiment
Two standard experiments are used to demonstrate Newton's law of cooling. One is to heat a thermometer, and then note the rate at which the temperature drops as it cools. Another is to heat a pot of water, and then record its temperature with a thermometer as it cools. The plotted curve can be us
How to Convert PSIG to PSIA HG H2O
The air and moisture in the atmosphere over your head have a weight. This weight is what scientists call "atmospheric pressure." At sea level, atmospheric pressure is approximately 14.96 pounds per square inch (psi) and it decreases by approximately 0.036 psi for every 1,000 feet you move up in elev
Kiln Wash Directions
Artists use kilns to dry and harden various ceramic and pottery projects. Because most pottery projects are glazed before being put into a kiln (also known as firing) , kiln shelves must be protected. When a glazed item is put into a kiln, the glaze will begin to drip. If glaze drips onto the kiln's
How to Bend Paper Clips: Tutorial
Every office and many household desks are stocked with paper clips. Although designed for the simple job of keeping pages together, you can also use paper clips for other purposes. Anyone who has made a paper clip bridge knows they can also be used for crafts. You can modify paper clips bending them
Skills for a CNC Operator
CNC machines have manual and computer controls.Sean Justice/Photodisc/Getty ImagesCNC machines are computer controlled overhead routers. They have revolutionized the cutting of wood, plastics and composite material. They can route beautiful, delicate designs or cut through thick pieces of...