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Taped a small inflated balloon to the top of a mason jar which was wrapped in plastic (helps avoid sticking issues later). Cut 12" square from an old pillowcase. Mixed a 4oz bottle of white school glue with equal part water, mixy mixy. A plastic fork makes a better blender than a spoon. 😉

Soaked cloth in solution til saturated, squeezed out excess. Draped center of material over balloon "head" and arranged corners of material to form corner points for standing stability once dry.

Let dry completely; we used a fan on low, took about 3 hours to dry stiffly. Pop balloon from inside and remove ghostie from jar. Applied black eyes cut from old t-shirt and added lil blue bow with fast-drying craft glue.

Add battery tea light.. and yay! 👻🩵

4.5" Wheat sgraffito; looks like signature is BRINITER? Or maybe Brittner? 🤔 1980. Thanks!

Hofbauer Lead "Magic" Crystal Ferrari Testarossa. $5. Pretty neat as a paperweight.

Sterling Art Nouveau Iris design. "Harlequin" mark on bridge. Very happy to have come across them.

A cherished find. Recently located "Sterling" mark inside compartment.

Derby Silver Co. Quadruple silver plate with welded repair. Still lovely.

Love the pale green!

Hi there! My niece wishes to adopt this doll family and is wondering what they might be made of and when they might be from. Any info appreciated. Thanks!

1985 Casio CK-200. Crazy little thing! I was so happy to find the battery compartment looking good! ✌️

CK-200.. I'm afraid to try to clean the cassette deck, lol. Any advice on maybe cleaning the compartment, first? It looks alright, maybe a little dusty. I remember watching my older brother use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Is there something special I should use or leave it alone? Advice welcome! Thanks!