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Glycerin (Glycerol): Darling of Cosmetics, Health & Science

Sylvia Rose

Nov 4, 20246 min read

Glycerin (Glycerol): Darling of Cosmetics, Health & Science

Glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a simple polyol compound with the chemical formula C3H8O3. This colorless, odorless,...

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Iron(III) Oxide: Creation, Art & Science

Sylvia Rose

Nov 3, 20245 min read

Iron(III) Oxide: Creation, Art & Science

Iron(III) oxide or ferric oxide (Fe2O3) yields a striking red color as a pigment, and has a wide range of uses. From industrial...

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Colorful World of Bacteria - Color Producers

Sylvia Rose

Nov 3, 20246 min read

Colorful World of Bacteria - Color Producers

Bacteria affect food, water, soil, human health and the vibrant colors of art. Here are six remarkable bacteria known for stunning...

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Oil-Dwelling Microbes: Bacteria, Yeast & Mold

Sylvia Rose

Nov 3, 20246 min read

Oil-Dwelling Microbes: Bacteria, Yeast & Mold

Culinary oils are teeming with microbial life such as bacteria, molds, yeast and other fungi. Popular oils like olive oil, vegetable oil,...

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Silent Destroyers: Microbes of Concrete Corrosion

Sylvia Rose

Nov 2, 20245 min read

Silent Destroyers: Microbes of Concrete Corrosion

The microbes of concrete corrosion include bacteria, fungi and algae. Their purpose in life is to break down and decompose matter, and...

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Silent Destroyers: Microbial Corrosion of Concrete

Sylvia Rose

Nov 2, 20243 min read

Silent Destroyers: Microbial Corrosion of Concrete

Microbial corrosion of concrete by bacteria, fungi and algae destabilize structures of home and environs. While the impact of weather,...

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Metal Salts: Ancient History to Modern DIY

Sylvia Rose

Nov 2, 20245 min read

Metal Salts: Ancient History to Modern DIY

Metal salts are compounds created from metals and acids. In history and today they enjoy uses in beauty, natural health, chemical...

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Silverpoint Drawing: Art of the Renaissance

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20245 min read

Silverpoint Drawing: Art of the Renaissance

Silverpoint is a drawing medium with distinct artistic potential. This delicate and precise medium has a rich history, unique properties,...

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Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20248 min read

11 Favorite Drawing Mediums of Artists

Drawing is a creative expression for humans since cave paintings of prehistory. In art, anything making a mark is a drawing tool....

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Sanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance Masters

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20245 min read

Sanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance Masters

Sanguine is a rich, reddish-brown chalk beloved by Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo. Creating flesh-like tones in the human form...

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Guar Gum: Unique Qualities for Art & Crafts

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20245 min read

Guar Gum: Unique Qualities for Art & Crafts

Guar gum is recognized for its unique natural properties in visual arts and crafting. From enhancing textures to creating custom paints,...

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Cupriavidus metallidurans: Metal Eating Gold Making Bacterium

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20245 min read

Cupriavidus metallidurans: Metal Eating Gold Making Bacterium

Cupriavidus metallidurans has an extraordinary ability to prosper in toxic environments. Not only does it survive, it turns toxic metals...

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Sylvia Rose

Oct 31, 20243 min read

Mosaic Gold: Alchemy of a Forgotten Art

Mosaic gold is also known to alchemists as aurum musivum or aurum mosaicum due to its mottled formation. Forgotten in the data fields...

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Chloroauric Acid: Gold Salts & Extraction

Sylvia Rose

Oct 31, 20243 min read

Chloroauric Acid: Gold Salts & Extraction

Chloroauric acid H[AuCl4] is a yellow solution created in the 18th century. A gold(III) salt, chloroauric acid is an innovative compound,...

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Aromatic Cold Oil Infusions: DIY Alchemy Perfumes

Sylvia Rose

Oct 31, 20244 min read

Aromatic Cold Oil Infusions: DIY Alchemy Perfumes

Aromatic cold infused oil is a rich artisan tradition of culture and the art of allure. This ancient form of perfume-making connects...

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Artisan Perfumery: Four Degrees of Fragrance

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Artisan Perfumery: Four Degrees of Fragrance

Perfumes are grouped according to their strengths. Every fragrance has a purpose, from a fresh splash of rose or mint to mysterious...

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DIY Perfume Artisans: Top, Middle & Base Notes

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20243 min read

DIY Perfume Artisans: Top, Middle & Base Notes

DIY perfumes are all about crafting a unique signature scent or giving fragrance as a gift, the benefits of aromatherapy and expression...

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Practical Alchemy of DIY Perfumes & Aromas

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20244 min read

Practical Alchemy of DIY Perfumes & Aromas

The alchemy of perfumes goes back thousands of years. Here are the practical aspects of perfumes in ancient and medieval times, how...

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Alchemy of Perfumes: Scents, Cologne, Rose Water

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20243 min read

Alchemy of Perfumes: Scents, Cologne, Rose Water

Perfumes are prized in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. The word “perfume” comes from Latin per fumum ,...

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Science of Alchemy: Alchemical Innovations

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20246 min read

Science of Alchemy: Alchemical Innovations

Alchemy these days is often seen only as a mystical practice purveying the clic hé of turning base metals into gold. Alchemy is in fact...

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