AdministratorAre crystal lamps out of style?
The truth is that classically designed crystal lamps never lost their place in interiors. The luxury, glamour, and sophistication of crystal will never go out of style, in the same manner as diamonds will always suit a beautiful woman.
How can you tell a crystal lamp?
Get a glass and hold it up to a light source. You can tell that it is crystal if it creates a rainbow prism effect. If it doesn’t, then you are holding just a plain glass. If you tap the glass and you hear a musical ring with a little bit of echo, then it is crystal.
How does an arc lamp work?
An arc lamp produces light by the sparking (an electrical arc) of a high current between two conducting electrodes, usually carbon rods.
How do you know if it’s a real crystal?
No crystals can be scratched by any below it on the scale. If your crystal has sharp edges, you might also choose to test the hardness by using it to scratch glass or plastic. Most real crystals will leave a scratch mark on those materials.
Is the arc lamp still used?
The carbon arc lamp is now obsolete for most of these purposes, but it is still used as a source of high intensity ultraviolet light. The term is now used for gas discharge lamps, which produce light by an arc between metal electrodes through a gas in a glass bulb.
How can I change the color of my brass lamp?
Place the brass item in an airtight plastic bag with an old cloth soaked in ammonia. Leave this until the desired color is reached and take it out and rinse it well with warm water. Ammonia fumes will give brass a greenish-brown color, but don’t let ammonia touch the brass as this will cause spotting.
What kind of paint do you use on a brass lamp?
Standard spray paints work on brass after priming, rather than needing one specifically for metal. A matte paint creates a dull finish, while gloss paint shines.
What is a Feng Shui crystal?
The Feng Shui crystal: a man-made, faceted crystal. Often made from a blend of lead and glass, these Feng Shui crystal prisms come in various sizes and colours. They have a small hole drilled in the top so they can be hung.