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Buttons have been appreciated and collected for centuries. Collecting them is an inexpensive hobby compared with most, and they don't occupy a lot of space. According to the National Button...

Karastan rugs, first made in 1928, are machine-made oriental designs. Using a machine-driven loom, Karastan re-created the complexities of a hand-woven rug. Carpets from Karastan cover floors from...

Collecting wash basins is a unique hobby that can have lucrative rewards. Wash basins were a staple household good worldwide until the invention of modern plumbing. Collections formed around one...

When building up a marble collection, a collector might wish to let friends behold a German Sulphide or a vintage Akro Agate. Or, a collector may simply wish to share his fascination with all....

Although tea has been a favored drink in many cultures for centuries, the first tea bags weren't invented until 1908, by an American, Thomas Sullivan. Tea bag collecting is a simple hobby that...

Remember when women owned frilly vanity tables with upholstered stools and ornate mirrors? Atop the table, a mirrored tray held perfume sprayers and fancy jars of creams, potions, and lotions....

Thimbles are more than just tools for sewing. These small items were once used as advertising products for politicians and companies such as food sellers and shops. Small thimbles are easy to...

Collecting mini football helmets can be fun and inexpensive. These helmets are available in different sizes, for different teams, and can even be customized to look exactly how you want. If you...

A knife collection can quickly grow large, especially for avid collectors. Keeping track of your knives and finding a way to distinguish their particular characteristics requires you to catalogue...

A fashion doll collection can begin with a nostalgic childhood toy, an impulsive purchase or as an offshoot of another collections. Fashion dolls include the iconic Barbie but also a variety of...

In the world of tin collecting, one principle rules: It's all about history and scarcity. That said, you can be certain that tin memorabilia will continue to be prized since it's still being used...

Mexican pottery is a diverse kind of collection, with different sizes and shapes, colors and artwork. Whether someone has given you a gift of pottery or the beautiful bold colors have caught your...

If your favorite hobby consists of finding unique pepper grinders because you're attracted to this collectible category more than others, you're in good company. Pepper grinder collecting doesn't...

After you have put in the time and effort to put together a nice collection of knives, you may find yourself needing a good way to organize them. Proper organization will allow both you as the...

There are a number of methods you may choose for collecting insects, from simply catching them by hand and storing in jars to more sophisticated techniques, dependent upon the type of insects you...

Collecting, by Wikipedia.org's definition is the following: "The hobby of collecting includes seeking, locating, acquiring, organizing, cataloging, displaying, storing, and maintaining...

Beatrix Potter created a world of fun animal characters at the turn of the century. Peter Rabbit and his friends have been a part of children's lives since then. In 2006, Ty designed a collection...

Many people like to collect things. Not necessarily rare and expensive items but rather a collection of items that they find interesting or fun. The term clearing clutter is very popular right...

I've been collecting vintage Nancy Drew books for over two decades. My interest started with my own childhood Nancy Drew books that I loved from the late 1970's. These hardcover mystery novels are...

Collecting pocket knives involves learning about the hobby, which knives are the best to collect, the quality of the knives and the popular brands to collect. There is an active market for...

Armetale is a trade name for a mixture of aluminum-based alloys formed into serving items. It is sometimes mistaken for pewter as it has a similar appearance. Armetale can be found in such things...

One favorite garment collectible is the sweater and one of the lead designers of collectible sweaters is Storybook Knits. Known for their one-of-a-kind hand-knitted and hand-loomed work, Storybook...

Collecting designer jewelry can be fun and profitable. Some of it pulls in an astounding amount of money on the secondary market. That is somewhat attributable to the designer's name, but it also...

So your child (or you) have decided to start a collection. Key chains are a wonderful collectible. My daughter Sarah wanted to start a collection and thought key chains would be an excellent...

If you are a book lover who wants to collect the best literature books in the world and start a library in the comfort of your home, it is never too late to begin collecting books that reflect...

Every have trouble finding a book in your collection? Use this article to help you organize it all.

Collectors know that there is more to their coveted treasures than simply amassing more and more. Collecting something can provide a hobby, encourage social interaction, serve as an investment...

A leaf collection is always fun for kids to make. Children love to find interesting-shaped leaves and put them in an album or mount them on poster board. It is also fun to use a leaf...

Are you amazed by the intricate detail of hand embroidery or quilts? Are you drawn to beautiful colored Depression-era glassware, quirky vintage salt and pepper shakers, delicate tea pots, or...

Few things will transport you back to the halcyon days of childhood quicker than the act of leafing through a beloved children's book, so it's hardly any wonder that lots of collectors focus on...

There comes a time in the life of every collector when he must decide if it is necessary to have a detailed record of his possessions. In times past, this would have involved keeping a handwritten...

Learn how to electrify oil lamps from the mid-nineteenth century in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Learn how to display oil lamps from the mid-nineteenth century in this free diy collectors video from our antiques dealer collection expert.

Learn How to organize bookmarks for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn How to arrange book ends for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn lighting tips for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn the best location for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn Where to divide your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn How to decide on an organizing system for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Learn How to chose the right type of shelves for your book collection in this free book collectors series from our obsessive bibliophile and book nerd.

Organize that precious book collection! Learn tips for cataloging your book collection in this free book collecting video from a longtime bookstore buyer.

As you establish your poster collection, you may want to start upgrading. This can be expensive. Learn how to upgrade your poster collection in this free hobby video.

Insure your poster collection. Catastrophes happen. Have records of your purchases and their value. Learn how to insure your poster collection in this free hobby video.

How you care and store your posters is the most important part of maintaining your collection’s value. Learn how to store and care for your poster collection in this free hobby video.

There are many tools available for you to educate yourself about the posters you’re interested in. Learn how to educate yourself when starting your poster collection in this free hobby video.

Decide on a genre for your poster collection. What are you interested in? Learn how to choose a genre for your poster collection in this free hobby video.

Once you decide on a category, narrow your focus within that category. Learn how to narrow the focus for your poster collection in this free hobby video.

Are you itching to start a collection? Here are some useful tips on how to start a collection.

Have you decided to collect barbies? Do you know someone who collects barbies? Do you want to get that "money in the bank" collection started that you plan to resell in the future for...

There comes a time when a book collection becomes a library. When books are stacked in every room of the house and doubled up on your bookshelves, you may find that it becomes difficult to lay...