This is an incredibly useful post from Brittany of Va-Voom Vintage. She details quite a few different tests you can use to determine authenticity when buying Bakelite or figuring out whether the random bits of plastic at the thrift shop may be Bakelite, Lucite or just plain old plastic. Read on for all the great tips she has for identifying Bakelite.
How to Identify Bakelite
After my past few posts, I've had some requests for how to spot Bakelite. It's usually pretty easy to tell, especially because there are so many testing methods. Some of these testing methods have exceptions so it's always best to use multiple tests for the most accurate results.
Bakelite is an early plastic, created in 1907. It contains phenol, formaldehyde and a wood flour filler. When the phenol and formaldehyde are mixed together, the reaction of the the chemicals under the correct pressure and temperature creates this amazing, hard plastic. In the case of jewelry, the Bakelite was extruded, sliced, molded or carved to create the shape of the piece…
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