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How to Collect Custard Glass

People that collect custard glass always take a small, portable, black light with them to check for authenticity. Custard glass will glow a green color when you hold a black light up to it, this phenomenon occurs due to the uranium salts found in the glass. This beautiful glass was first produced in the 1880s and is highly sought after by collectors. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

Information on custard glass

Instructions

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  Purchase a glass collectors price guide that contains a section on custard glass, such as "Art Glass: Identification and Price Guide" by John Shuman available at Amazon.
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  Decide if there is a certain style, item or manufacturer of custard glass that you would like to collect. Many collectors limit their collections this way, while others collect all different kinds of custard glass.
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  Browse online auction websites and antique stores for custard glass pieces to add to your collection.
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  Visit local antique shops. You might find a piece of custard glass that will look beautiful in your home.
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  Check out local flea markets, garage sales and thrift stores to see if some custard glass pieces are available. Often, this collectible glass comes to the open market during an estate sale, so be sure to check your local newspapers and street signs for these special sales.
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  Join a glass collectors group to share your love of beautiful custard glass with others that share your interests.
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  Attend local auctions and look for a glass lot that contains custard glass.

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