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Mirrors – How to Silver and Re-silver Mirrors

Making and re-silvering mirrors is not as hard as you might think.  It tends to be a lost art.  With the following formulaes and methods you will be able to repair mirrors, make new mirrors and one-way or x-ray mirrors.  You will be able to add unique shaped mirrors into your own woodwork creations or fit unique and unusual shaped wall areas…

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Making and marketing liquid eyeglass cleaner and anti-fogger

How to make an glass cleaner the lens that retards fogging in hot and cold conditions and makes the glass sparkle…

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How to Make Metal Polish

Home made metal polish is not hard to make.  There is a poisonous formula for non-food containers and one for metalic food containers…

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How to save on Holdright Liquid Cement

This is a simple alternative for a waterproof liquid cement…

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A Heavy Grime Hand Cleaner Recipe

A gentle everyday hand cleaner recipe useful for heavy grime…

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Polishing Cloth for Silver and Metal Surfaces

This is an easy to make polishing cloth is for silverware and other metallic surfaces.

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How to make "De-Mysto" Eye-Glass Cleaner, Polish and Steam Preventative Combined

How to make a water repellent, steam preventative, polishing glass cleaner…

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How To Find the Number of Karats in Gold

How do you know for sure whether the piece of jewellry is gold or one of the excellent fake gold items?  Check it out with this easy test… Continue reading

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How to make Wood Plastic

A simple method for making wood plastic…

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How to make Cello Sponge Rubber

A method to be able to make bulk cello sponge rubber easily…

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