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What to do about the sprawling mess of
wonderful items? Your spouse insists it's a bunch of junk and you
know it's an important collection. Here are some thoughts on organizing
it all to the point you can prove it's a real
collection.
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Whether it's pretty and you want to show
people, or it's valuable and you need to prove it, there are some good
reasons to photograph your collection. Here are some tips to doing
it easily and professionally.
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So who spends what on their hobby, do men
or women spend more, and how old are they when they do the this
spending? What hobbies? Find some of the answers here. And what I
don't know, I make up.
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Like to take credit for this article, but I
can't. It's from a wonderful site about doing stuff with your
kids. And I mean things kids actually might WANT to do!
If you have kids, or have any dealing with kids, or know how to spell
KIDS, you must check out Dad-Can-Do.
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Isn't there a book out that will tell you how to clean ANYTHING? This ain't it, but I do have some advice on just what to use to get-'er done -without destroying a priceless do-dad.
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Once you have gathered up just the right
tools'n stuff to do it (almost) like the pros do it, here is HOW the pros
do it -to SPECIFIC artifacts.
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Is
your collection going to put your kids through school, let you retire
graciously, and cure cancer?
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Advance
Shadow Boxing
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-showmanship has its place in displaying collectables.
Here is how to use color, light, and composition to really make your
valuable collecting LOOK valuable.
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The Psychology of
Collecting
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-where-in I weigh in on what (apparently) goes on in the
pumpkins of serious collectors.
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Special Gifts
for the Collector:
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-gifts that lead to the gifter and giftie spending pleasant
time and doing things together.
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Last Minute
Gifting:
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-put yourself into the mind of the collector and use a
little imagination and you can pull off a terrific gift for next to
nothing.
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Easy Display
Stands
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-make easy little stands EXACTLY the right size, shape and
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Children
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PRESERVATION!
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-how to do it like the pros when you have things that are truly valuable and delicate.
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Light
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Bio-Hazards
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-the vile little things that eat valuable items.
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Archival materials
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Desiccants
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Security
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Riker
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-Not just for famous jocks, you -or your
kid's- special tee-shirts may also deserve pride-of-place.
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A Visit to the
Fabric Store
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-Using various fabrics to enhance your
collection.
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Faux
Finishing and Casework
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-A wonderful alternative to painting
cases etc.
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French Lining
Drawers
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–An easy way to create elegant displays
for your best collectibles.
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Adaptable
Drawer Linings
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-Perfectly store your items in a drawer
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Designing
Display Cabinets
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Building
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Displaying a
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Hanging Things
on the Wall
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–If it’s valuable or heavy –you
MUST do it CORRECTLY.
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The Collector and
Hobbyist’s Toolbox
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-The tools you need to carry out any and all
of my suggestions.
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Hiring
Carpenters -and other useful things
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–For when it’s all just a little beyond your
capabilities.
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Shadow
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Shadowboxes are the real thing.
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Design Worksheet
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Making Desks and
Work Surfaces
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An Idea
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Fast and Easy
Finishing Techniques
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-It ain’t all that easy –but finishing ain’t
all that hard either.
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