Decorative ceramic plates or platters are popular collectibles that are usually used as decorations for homes. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes and can be hand-painted or sculpted with intricate designs. These items can be hanged on the wall or placed on a stand as tabletop decor. Antique plates or pieces from […]
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Packing for shipping can be a daunting task for first-time shippers. The simple mistake of using an inappropriately-sized box or not using enough fillers can lead to a much larger problem. For someone who is just starting a small home business which entails shipping items to clients, these small mistakes can add unnecessary costs or
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A sphygmomanometer also called a blood pressure monitor, is a device used to measure blood pressure. It comes in two types, the manual and the digital or electronic. Manual sphygmomanometers are bulkier and requires the use of an additional device, particularly a stethoscope, to determine a patient’s blood pressure. Furthermore, they must be operated by
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Glass cutting boards are versatile kitchen tools. Usually made from scratch-resistant, break-resistant, tempered glass, this type of cutting board is known to resist food stains and odors. They are also very easy to clean and prevent food contamination. Apart from being used as a surface to slice a variety of food items such as fruits
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Electric blankets are a type of blanket which generates heat using electricity. On the inside of an electric blanket is a series of wires and heating elements, which attach to an electric cord that can be plugged into an outlet to generate warmth. When shipping electric blankets, proper packing must be observed to avoid damaging
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Dresses made from delicate fabrics such as silk, lace, satin, and chiffon can be cumbersome to pack. Simply dumping them in a box could deform their shapes or create creases and wrinkles that could make them look like you’ve been sleeping in them weeks. To ensure that the delicate clothing is in excellent condition when
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Art sculptures come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be made from different materials such as marble, concrete, wood, fiberglass, and metal. Copper, brass, bronze, and iron are commonly used for making metal sculptures. Metals are usually sturdy but still require proper handling to avoid damages such as dents and scratches when
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Not all species of live animals are acceptable for shipping domestically or internationally. Some animals are subject to certain limitations and restrictions when being transported. Violations of these regulations can lead to fines and confiscation of shipment. Here are some important factors that should be considered when shipping live animals to ensure that they are
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A chess table is a small table with a built-in chessboard on top and a set of drawers to hold the chess pieces when not in use. The board can either be inlaid, engraved, or painted on the tabletop. Chess tables can be extremely decorative, well made, and potentially expensive pieces of furniture, highly sought
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The banjo is a string instrument with a thin membrane, of animal skin or plastic, stretched over a circular frame or cavity as a resonator. It is based on several African instruments of a similar design and is frequently associated with country, folk, Irish traditional, and bluegrass music. Because of its long neck and fragile
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The bugle is one of the simplest brass instruments; it is essentially a small horn with no valves or other pitch-altering devices. All pitch control is done by varying the player’s embouchure (use of facial muscles and the shaping of the lips to the mouthpiece of brass instruments), since the bugle has no other mechanism
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A print is an art form that uses printing techniques such as etching, lithography, and screen print to transfer a composition from a surface to a piece of paper. One advantage of this process is that numerous impressions can be made from a single composition. The artist determines the number of prints to make for
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A copy machine, also called copier or photocopier, is office equipment that prints copies of documents and other visual images quickly and cheaply. They come in different sizes including desktops and bulkier machines that can handle large duplicating jobs. There are several instances when a copy machine needs to be transported including transferring to a
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The sound of flowing water is known for its relaxing and soothing effect. Fountains, apart from being decorative, also humidify the indoor air which helps prevent the skin from drying out. A do-it-yourself table top or desk fountain can be a great way to bring out your creativity while simultaneously relieving stress and enhancing your
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Slipcover, also known as slipcase or sleeve, is the cardboard cover that comes with some DVDs when purchased at a retail store. This is not the DVD keep case itself but a thin piece of cardboard that slides over and protects the DVD case. Some slipcases are designed to accommodate several DVD keep cases such
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Using insulated boxes is an economical method of shipping perishable goods that require consistent temperature such as medical supplies and food stuff. The insulation properties of these simple boxes keep the temperature inside consistent throughout shipping, thereby ensuring that the contents arrive at their destination in good condition. Insulated containers, usually made from polystyrene foam
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Radiators are used for cooling automobile engines to prevent overheating. They are typically made from metals such as brass, copper or aluminum. These type of materials are not very sturdy and can easily be bent out of shape. When shipping radiators, dents and other damages can be prevented by protecting it from impact. Here are
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Fleece is the wooly fiber obtained from the external coating of sheep. The fleece is collected through a process called shearing, during which the fleece is carefully cut off of the sheep. The fleece is then skirted to get rid of less desirable areas such as the belly, leg, face and head. Once ready, the
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Shipping warmers or heat packs are useful when shipping items that are temperature sensitive and must be protected from cold weather. They are usually placed inside the package when shipping tropical fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects and other live small animals that are sensitive to cold weather to keep the container and the live animal inside
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A portable automotive navigation system or GPS unit is a satellite navigation device designed for use in automobiles. It typically uses a GPS navigation device to acquire position data to locate the user on a road in the unit’s map database. This type of GPS navigation device is not permanently integrated into the vehicle, having
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