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Question by Tink: Whats the best aromatherapy essential oil to use for handmade soap?
I was planning on making a small batch. Wondering what other soapers have liked in the way of aromatherapy essential oils (as oppossed to perfume fragrance) oil.

I know a lot of them aren’t suitable for handmade soap because of the termperature or expense. I was thinking of orange, patchouli or cedar.

Any suggestions?

Thanks all – be well
Tink

Best answer:

Answer by kincaid1
Lavender or sage. Love the orange thought also.

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Question by Skeerguy: What’s the best way to liquidate a large collection of antique glassware?
My parents inherited a large collection of glassware from my grandmother. It was appraised 11 years ago with a value of $ 50,000. Of course we would like to get as close to book value as possible but we also would like to have this completed sooner rather than later, within a year if possible.

As I see it, our choices are ebay, sell to a dealer, set up a website or rent a space in an antique co-op. Which of these would be the best combination of value and speed? Are there other options we should consider?

Best answer:

Answer by Kia
try a auction house

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Question by hazystitcher: Whats the best way to sell a small number handcrafted items?
I want to sell a small number of handcrafted items – handmade bags – and I’m trying to work out the best way to do it. My first choice would be Etsy.com but I don’t have a credit card and won’t be able to get one. I’d prefer not to sell on Ebay but would be willing to use it if I can’t find anything else. My own website seems overkill for a small number of items (though I plan to expand). I can’t afford my own ssl now, so if I want to do something on my own website it has to be something that doesn’t need to be secure. I plan to use paypal as a payment processor. I know I can use paypal to make ‘buy it now’ buttons but I would prefer something a bit more automated. Any advice would be appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by daniel m
visit

http://www.wholesale2uk.com/ebay.htm

and once you have registered with paypal and eBay the buy it now will automatically link to your Paypal account.

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Question by davidgarciadrg: What’s a good reference for antique lamps?
I’ve been given an antique lamp and want to have the wiring redone before I put it to use. Though not experts, the friends and family I’ve spoken to swear the lamp must be an antique, due to its design and material.

Before I leave it in the hands of a restoration shop I’d like to narrow down this lamp’s origin as much as possible on my own. Any good books or websites? – And any advice about what I should be wary of at an antique restoration shop would be helpful too. Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Bare B
There are at least a half dozen guides to antique lamps that I know of. As a part time auctioneer, I come across lamps occasionally, and have to look one up. Best bet, unless you want to buy a book, is to check the library. You could also go to Barnes and Noble, and read up on your lamp.

Check the bottom of the lamp to see if there are any marks there. Copy them down for reference when you look them up. They will tell you who made the lamp, as well as an approximate age.

You could also take the lamp to an auctioneer or antique dealer and they may be able to enlighten you. If it were me, I would do this for you, but they may charge you a small fee.

Next, only allow the restorer to change the cords, plug, lamp base, if necessary. Do NOT allow him to alter the lamp in ANY way from it’s original design. Changing these items will not decrease your value, but drilling a hole bigger to acommodate a larger cord will. Ask him what he will do to fix the lamp, and be VERY clear with him that he is not to alter the lamp. Do not remove any finish or refinish the lamp. Some lamps are copper based, and the patina that has happened over time is important.

Tell your restorer that you want the old parts. If you ever decide to sell the lamp, you will have the original parts.

Lastly, enjoy your antique!

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