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Handling Glass Crafts Safely:
Wow, glass crafts are really beautiful and it varies in different arts. Yet they can easily break (since fragile stuff do), if you read the fine instructions. They must be dealt with kindly and carefully to avoid damaging them. Here for your reference are a few tips to keep your glass crafts safe:
Always raise the glass crafts with two hands when you try to lift them. By this, you can grip those crafts well and prevent chance of dropping those. You tend to balance these glass crafts using two hands way better and they are totally avoiding such chances of tumbling down.
Do not hold the glass crafts by the points or edges. These areas can be somewhat fragile and break easily as well. Instead, try to gently hold them in the middle or bottom side. You maintain control over them and they will probably not slip from your hands.
Only ever hold a single glass craft at one time It is actually really hard to balance two or more objects together, and the chance of bumping them into each other increases, which will destroy any items you are carrying. And of course, it is better to carry one at a time with food.
Whenever you carry glass crafts, keep them at the height of your waist. It is a perfect elevation level where you can see ahead and control your them from any side. If you have them too high, things will get in your way and cause crashes.
You may wrap your glass crafts in bubble wrap or packing paper if you must move them around. The extra padding will cushion them, so they should not get damaged even with bumps and jarring when moving around. It's like putting a warm embrace on them to shield them!
Cleaning and Storing Glass Crafts
Taking the necessary steps to clean your glass crafts and store them will be very important to ensuring that they look their best and last for a more extended period. These are some practical tips on how to clean and store your glass crafts properly:
Gently wipe off your glass crafts with a soft cloth or microfiber towel. It is crucial to refrain from using anything abrasive as they can scratch the surface. A soft cloth is mild and will prevent dulling your glass pieces.
You would be using water to clean them up when the glass crafts are created. This time, use lukewarm water and mild soap or detergent. After, just rinse them out of soap residue and dry using a soft cloth. This way, they will be soap-free, which can leave spots too.
Regardless of the glass crafts that you are putting away, you should ensure that they have stayed far from any place which could be tipped over, or to extremes in climates. Because of their extreme temperatures, they crack; hence, you would wish your glass not to feature part of that.
Do not put glass crafts on top of other glass crafts. If you have more than one that needs to be stored together, use dividers or padding to separate them. That way they won't run into or crash into each other.
It will also be a good idea to place them in a display case or cabinet, especially if the edges are long and sharp, to prevent any accidental damage and, at the same time, be able to show them off.
How to remain safe when crafting and playing with glass:
Glass-made crafts are indeed wonderful, but they do carry some risk without carefulness. With that said let us explore some quick tips to keep yourself and your glass crafts safe from any accident around;
While conducting glass crafts, ensure use of protective gloves to eliminate the possibility of cutting or scratching your hands, as they act to protect your hands and give a better grip on the glass.
Starve all sharp or heavy objects near the glass crafts. This will avoid any mishaps of the original pieces getting damaged. In case any heavy item falls on glass craft, this may break easily, therefore it is better to keep them separate.
For those with children at home or pets, make sure to have your glass crafts on a shelf out of their reach or where it is well secured. This will avoid their breaking the glass crafts by mistake. Safety is very important!
Keep children and pets away from glass crafts always. Watching over them provides a safety net so as not to touch or bump into the glass crafts.
Actually, if you accidentally break a piece of glass craft do be safe and clean up the shards with extreme caution. To avoid anyone cutting themselves, use a broom and dustpan or vacuum to pick up the pieces.
Keeping Glass Crafts Shiny:
Here are some valuable tips that you can follow to save your glass crafts further looking beautiful and shiny.
To clean your glass crafts regularly, use a soft cloth or microfiber towel. Doing this will clear away any grime or debris that can dull their appearance as time passes by. If you keep them clean, they will shine!
Occasionally, you may also feel the need to clean up your glass pieces with glass-cleaning type of detergent plus some kind of a cloth that is non-abrasive. Avoid using strong chemicals or abrasive materials that will only scratch and damage the said pieces.
Checking your glass crafts for damages and wear is also a good practice. Always inspect your dishes and, in case you have found a crack or chips, immediately stop using them to prevent damage from getting worse. It comes from when you started taking care of them!
Finally, just enjoy your glass crafts! These beautiful pieces were made to be worn definitely and so they should be paraded around the house for all to see! Their beauty will make a room shine!
Proper care of the glass crafts is a thing that ensures its aesthetic appeal as well as its durability. These tips on handling, cleaning, storing and maintaining your glass crafts can ensure them to bring joy and beauty to your home for many years!
