VINTAGE PLASTIC JEWELRY How to Identify CELLULOID BAKELITE LUCITE Yard Sale Finds

[@robindrake2874]

I learn so much from you. You are a force to be reckoned with. Your videos are organized and professional. And your personality comes through. Thank you for being you. Look forward to many more of your videos.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I appreciate that Robin -- what a sweet thing to say. See ya soon!

[@morphamorpha6194]

I am completely obsessed with bakelite and lucite bangles. I buy all I can afford and sell a lot of them. I don't have any in my personal collection, but I do wear the ones I have until they sell. I got my first piece of cellulose recently, a scotty dog brooch. I love Moon Glow. I have some and have sold some. Your necklaces are gorgeous! I could stare at them all day and never get any work done. if I had them. Finding a lucite bracelet with bugs is on my bucket list, as is an Alexis Bittar bangle, a laminated bangle, a Sobral bangle, and a reverse-carved bangle. I know i can buy all of these on eBay, but I love hunting for them. I can't wait for part 2!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for the nice note Morpha! I too like to find things in the wild as opposed to buying on eBay. That's the fun of it!!!!! Good luck and happy hunting to you!! xo

[@lindanorris2455]

me too!

[@LoisRuthstrom]

I love moonglow lucite, like that lemon yellow brooch and earrings set, and I love cherry red and grass green. Carved cherry red bakelite (catalin?) Is alsoy favorite.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes likely many of the Bakelite pieces are technically catalin. Thanks for watching !!!

[@littlemisseccentric5948]

The Red Cherry necklace and Red cherry brooch is just gorgeous. The yellow buckle is pretty funky too.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks!!! They are colorful and cool!!!

[@tinksfawn08]

Those bugs freaked me out! 😆 Thanks for the tutorial.

[@marilynwalter2416]

Loved the pink ,white and green necklace, and the blue one with the dainty little white flowers. Thanks so much for sharing. Oh and the Bakelite cherries.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@Jupefires]

Great video. I really enjoyed learning about Bakelite.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@lynnadkins1079]

Love that you involve your mother.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Awww thank you!

[@Molly-pb2yb]

I'm in looove with the cherry necklace! Are you selling?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I already sold it. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@6FreedomFighter6]

Ooooo the blues and white necklace is gorgeous!!! LOVE the pink and Green FLOWERS 💐 🌹🌸🌼🌸🌺

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! 🤗

[@tinakaranson6964]

So many awesome pieces! Those cherries were beyond. I've always loved moonglow items. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching! Aren't those cherries amaaaaaazing??? Thanks for watching!!!

[@tarncoleman7854]

Sandra please tell Mom she’s the rarest diamond who did a great job raising one of the most precious gems on utube thank her for me l learn so much from you hugs and prayers xox

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks, that is very kind. xo

[@maureenrubio3703]

WoW Sandra, so informative love ❤️ watching your videos

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad you like them!

[@6FreedomFighter6]

The last green necklace, is gorgeous it looks like Jade 🐲🐉🌿🌱🌳🍃!!! It just flows with the design, very ELEGANT!!! 🦢😘Gracie

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you! 😊 That one is different! xo

[@debbydoll71doll68]

What a fun video! FUN, FUN, FUN! 🎉 ❤ the plastics now!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you 🤗

[@jessicabeaber3528]

Oh that moonglow!!!!😍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@pattianderson4843]

That was amazing! Thanks a ton. Headed to part two immediately.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow so glad!! Thank you. xo

[@toniagarcia2885]

Great video,..I really enjoyed it

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!

[@littlemisseccentric5948]

Love the amber brooch with leaves too,

[@lindablissitt5256]

The cherry necklace and pin!! 😍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I know!!!!! Thanks Linda!!

[@dossnone4554]

So interesting Sandra. Thank you.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!

[@MR-or2gt]

Estoy ansiosa esperando la segunda parte de estas bellezas. Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina.

[@carolmoore3706]

Love seeing about the old plastic. Btw my black chihuahua Bella says hello from Australia to your black chihuahuas

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

And mine say hello to Bella!!! Cheers

[@christina-yp6jy]

So enjoyed this video Sandra so informative and just fun. Can't wait for your next one. Hope to see more of your bakelite.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much! I don't have tooooo much more bakelite, but I'll double-check. I think there might be a part III also. xo

[@Hopadopperartist]

Id love to see you do a video on how to clean the vintage jewelry

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Okay, I will try to do one at some point. THANKS!

[@BlessedBaubles]

“I want to marry it!” Hahah! And the bracelet too? Woot woot! I just bought a jewelry lot online and some of the bracelets are vintage Napier Fruit lucite moonglow! I’m so excited! I’d love to find Bakelite but I always forget to look for it. Thanks for showing some.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

That is awesome! Napier bracelets can be really good -- congrats!

[@carolroberts8930]

Very interesting and helpful!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@thriftinluxury451]

Thank you for this video Sharing this information especially for us who aren’t familiar ❤️🙏🏾

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you for watching, so glad you enjoyed!

[@lamarak4839]

Looking forward for part 2, 3, etc.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks!!!!

[@fabulousfinds1045]

AMAZING collection! You have the Best luck! Also, you should have your own network show! You're great!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow, thank you!

[@diggerplanet5591]

Hi! I am new to reselling jewelry and have become obsessed! At 23:40 in the video, I noticed a necklace and I have one just like it except colors are yellow, orange and green. Can you suggest a title for me to use and the price to list at? This video is soooo helpful. I learned alot and have subscribed ❤

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for subbing!!! I would suggest $39.99 and make sure you use the word “flowers” in your title. Also “plastic” and put the colors in the title. “Vintage” and “1960s 1970s” too. Just a few suggestions. Good luck and thanks for watching!!!

[@diggerplanet5591]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter thank you!!!

[@Bea_22]

I love your collection.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!

[@ProsellerUnited]

I really liked ur necklace good collection

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you 😊

[@mickeymarkman8232]

Fantastic collection 🌺❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for visiting!!!

[@patnelms6378]

Great pieces.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thank you!

[@helensmith2839]

The moonglow was my favorite i also dig thermostat the pearly look of it almost looks like pearls.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I love the moon glow too! Thanks Helen!

[@519flips]

Omg Sandra such a great video I learned so much I have about 500 lbs of custom jewellery all tangled up I went through it really quick a few times found about about 50 grams of gold I have been collecting it for a while but my flea market is opening soon so I’m just gonna sell it in 10lbs bags wish I knew a little bit How to sort it but to me mostly looks like junk I tried to find Bakelite and glass Not much in there hopefully somebody will find a treasure

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wow! 🤩 wonderful!!!!

[@cjsmith4780]

Great stuff!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deborahnay8736]

Love the cigarette holder

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching - that holder is cool!

[@claremaccarley4794]

Oh! What is your feeling about epoxy resin in comparison? The first time I used it (about 20 yrs ago I worked in the film biz) I had to buy it at a special affects warehouse. “Polyester Resin”. It was the most toxic stuff!! Gas mask was mandatory!! Many years later, there is barely a smell at all! Not the 2part or the ultraviolet cured. Yeah, I’m pretty obsessed… making silicon molds n all that! Keep bringing the vids!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I am actually not too familiar with that. Best of luck to you!!!! Cheers.

[@maryclark2808]

Love the doggie

[@mollygoldmann1768]

I like plastic too❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching Molly!

[@K-LynneF4C]

Thank you for sharing your collection and all of your knowledge! ❤ I recently purchased a mystery jewelry lot, initially wanting to source items I could get listed quickly at a low COG but I ended up falling in love with it!! I've always wanted to find bakelite, I didn't realize it came in so many forms! Will certainly be looking closer at things from now on!! Ok ... heading off to watch part two ... after I subscribe of course!! 😊

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Wonderful! Thanks for coming to my channel and for subscribing. CHEEERS!!!

[@emmamartinlazyketomum]

Thanks so much for making this! Can I ask where your light box is from? Hard to find good sturdy ones!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

It's a "Travor" that I found on Amazon. Thanks!

[@SheWolfWWFC]

Hi, great video! The big bold brown and cream bangle at 18.15, I have a few of these and I love them too! Do you know what they are made from? I would love to know ☺️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I’m not sure, but I hope you wear and enjoy them!

[@maritzagonzalez8382]

I am agree with Tarn Coleman 👍❤️

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Awww thanks Maritza!!!!

[@Rose39M]

Beautiful pieces! At 24.39 your plastic flower brooch that says Ges Gesch, I believe it to be made in Germany, Erlo Plastics. I have a plastic picture frame that has the same wording Sandra.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for the info! I've never heard of it before, I'll check out the history of the company. Inquiring minds want to know.. .haha!

[@jennpro5008]

Sandra every time you show the cherries a little piece of my heart breaks, cause I know you'll never part with it! lol :)

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Haha! Thanks for watching Jenn -- I would sell it -- but I'm in LOVE!!!!! xo

[@gailliguori3037]

LOL! I love this so much I wanna marry it!!!!!!!😂

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching!!

[@caMpBeIIA]

A fellow Bakelite hoarder here ;)

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I love it. It’s got such a look and fell that is like nothing else. Thanks for watching!!!

[@samanthasimental3788]

Such beautiful things. You shod take pictures of you wearing them.

[@spicydamesvintagejewelryth2155]

I heard you can sell ivory over a certain year. I'll look it up. Great show BTW.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much!!!

[@jennijones6247]

I have a bone colored carved rose pin with a c clasp. Definitely vintage. Can’t determine if it is plastic or bone. Any tips?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi Jenni, thanks for watching. Bone is cold to the touch and plastic should be room temp. Hope that helps!!!

[@deborahnay8736]

I love love all this. Keep them coming. Can you tell me where to get the cream and the name of it

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I get mine on Amazon. It is called Simichrome. Good luck! Thanks for watching !

[@guadalupevanhuss4966]

That snake head bangle looks like black coral bangle.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I think you’re right about that! Thanks for your input.

[@pemaher]

Really enjoyed this video. What a great idea to purchase a small inexpensive piece of Bakelite from ebay to know what it smells like. I've got the Simichrome - just haven't turned up any real Bakelite yet!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbielheureux2654]

the snake head bracelet at 12:13 - looks like black coral root it has the same markings as one I have

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok, I will check it out -- a few people have said the same thing. THANKS a million!!

[@Sara-qs2ly]

I didnt know bakelite comes in white ?!? someone was selling a bakelite bangle with white in it for cheap and i passed it up thinking it not to be bakelite!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

It is almost impossible to find as Bakelite yellows with age…. So it is likely that the white bangle you saw was not Bakelite. But it’s possible if it was stored in the correct way like mine was. Thanks for watching!

[@FindsofYesterday]

You have some really interesting pieces. I am thinking that bakelite only comes in like the 1970s colors, like green, gold, orange, yellow... but I saw your black bingo cards. Do you think it comes in other colors? Live the multi tiered blue beaded necklace and the cherry ones the best! 😁

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hi, thanks for watching. The "70s" colors is a really cool way to think about it... But bakelite most certainly comes in black and other colors too -- like my purple gumdrop bangle I showed for example. Thanks again!!!!

[@Crossword131]

The cherries are Miriam Haskell, no?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Hmmmmm I don't think so. I'll double check. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. xo

[@notodd1]

Check the yellow moonglow for uv reactance.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for your input. I’m not sure I still have it, but if so I will check it out! Cheers

[@PamBaker-t9t]

I had Two Tall Jewelry Boxes Full, when I was in process of moving Helpers stole all, Haven't seen them in years

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh no. How 😞 terrible!

[@SisterShirley]

Hi... new subscriber here, I noticed in the beginning of this video when you showed a screenshot of Leo Baekeland and Bakelite, you wrote 1990's. Did you mean 1890's? That would make much more sense as to when Bakelite started to be produced.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh crap! SORRRRRRY! I meant early 1900s. Please excuse the confusion.

[@pepperanne5927]

Does the bracelets usually come in a particular size?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes. People have wrists of different sizes. THANKS for watching!

[@АлександраМашталер-ю3л]

Hi, I’m not sure, but “dark snake-head” bracelet can be made of black coral

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks so much!

[@loisloumis5088]

So many beautiful pieces. I like the marbled beads a lot and the brooch with celluloid. Wow!! Also the large green diamond design bangle great! Your videos are so welcome very cheery. Btw. Accidentally got the dislike button watching the first time. Nooo waayyy!!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Awww thanks a million for watching and for the kind words. xo

[@podrosie5059]

The black snake looking bangle looks like possibly a black coral? I also believe it is for the upper arm.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Maybe -- I'll double check that one!! It's cool, right? Thanks for watching!

[@debrarobertson6900]

Podrosie, I wondered the same thing about blk coral 🤔

[@podrosie5059]

@@debrarobertson6900 I have some and thought it looked very similar. Of course holding and inspecting it is a whole other ballgame. You are the Debra Robertson that I know in the Portland, OR area are you?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Debra - it’s so bendy tho!

[@debrarobertson6900]

@@podrosie5059 I’m afraid not, I live in Texas, never in OR…

[@caMpBeIIA]

I have a G Paul piece!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh wow! I don’t he has a very large body of work. Love his stuff tho!!! Thanks for watching!

[@podrosie5059]

Speaking of amber, I'm wondering if I'm looking at the right "fluoresce" effect when using the UV light. Is it supposed to look kind of opaque? Thanks for any help with this. I've seen where some people say you are supposed to see blue or green hues? I'm not sure?

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

It does actually look sort of opaque! I've done it in some of my videos, but I don't know which ones. The best way to know is to have a piece you know isn't amber, and then put the UV light on each and see if there's a difference. Thanks for watching as always.

[@lindanorris2455]

the HOT WATER SOAK ON BAKELITE TEST IS MUCH EASIER THAN SCRUBBING IT WITH METAL POLISH!

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Everyone has their preferred way to do things. Water is not my preferred. You do you!

[@BlessedBaubles]

I saw those curved bracelets. Look up moon glow lucite and you might find them.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I love moon glow lucite -- I have lots of it! THANKS!!

[@alisonku2432]

On the 12:12 black material may be black coral ...

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Okay, I will double check that - thank you!

[@gillyphipps4457]

Elephant hair snake

[@jacqelinematthijssen1032]

The snake can be akar bahar coral

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for that info. Cheeeeers!!!!

[@StephanieFlynn-y3i]

Insane.

[@6FreedomFighter6]

The lemony yellow is called Chartreuse 🍋🍌🍊

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for watching Ama!

[@6FreedomFighter6]

You’re welcome 😇, never thought 💭 I’d like plastic jewelry but you’ve made fall in love 🥰 with it !!! Thx for the fun informative vids !!! ❤Gracie

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Awwww 😊 thanks !!!

[@debrarobertson6900]

Entertaining and informative = that voodoo that you do so well❣️ Loved all the moonglow 😍

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Lol!!! Thanks for coming Debra!

[@lamarak4839]

After watching your video, I realized I might have valuable Bakelite bracelet. Not like hours, it has polka dots. Not sure what it’s called.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh check it out - very coooool!!!! Congratulations!!!

[@alijasim9172]

1900s not 1990s as the screen shot say :)

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes of course, please pardon the error. Thanks for watching.

[@gillyphipps4457]

Lephant hair .. dark snake

[@gillyphipps4457]

It’s elephant hair … the snake head dark bangle

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh interesting!! Thank you so much!

[@markgarza6951]

I used hot tap water and soaked the bakalite bracelet, and it discolored the avocado green to an ugly cream color! Stunk as well. Oops! Won't do that again.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you.

[@ProsellerUnited]

19 57 pair of bangles thy r made of ox bone

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Interesting! I never know ox bone was translucent… thanks for the info and thanks for watching. Cheers

[@Nervii_Champion]

I don't understand why plastic jewelry is so valued when things like Blue Tiger Eye, Red Tiger Eye, Gokd Tiger Eye, and hybrid variations of the three exist and are plentiful enough for everyone to have... and that is just one type of gemstone, Chalcedony quartz coating crocidolite fibers. There are PLENTY of REAL gemstones that even a homeless person can afford, depending on the quality of course. There is some Tiger Eye out there that gets very expensive due to it being of very high quality material

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

I suppose you could look at it that way as just plastic, or as if it's art! Thanks for looking.

[@Cello6464]

fAB XXXX

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Thanks for coming to my channel !

[@Cello6464]

@@TheFunkyPickleThrifter Always look forwards to your videos xx

[@larrytolkin]

your $2600 bracelet is made of Catalin plastic resin - NOT Bakelite - Leo Baekeland had nothing to do with Catalin - Dr Fritz Pollak invented Catalin in 1926 - no such nonsense as expired patents. Catalin had its own patents. if you are an expert - call it by its correct name - Catalin - everything you show [except the lucite/celluloid] are cast resins and are either Catalin or Marblettte or Fiberlon - all originating from Fritz Pollak formulas - NOT Leo.

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Yes, all true. Catalin is often referred to as Bakelite in this business and has been for many years. Misnomers run rampant in jewelry and terms are often (for lack of a better term) dumbed down. I see clear plastic being called Lucite when it may or may not be, brooches being called Jelly Bellies, which in fact they are not since they are not made by Trifari, etc. etc. etc. Thank you for watching.

[@christineharbacheck2415]

Ugly with bug's had to leave

[@TheFunkyPickleThrifter]

Ok, to each his own. I love little critter jewelry -- but hate real little critters. Cheers.