tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post8150063756673695971..comments2024-03-27T22:32:32.190-04:00Comments on Granny Sue's News and Reviews: Vintage Thursday: Pyrex and Fire-KingGranny Suehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-6597613560227078852022-11-16T12:52:08.122-05:002022-11-16T12:52:08.122-05:00My boyfriend just thrfted a Fred Press bowl like t...My boyfriend just thrfted a Fred Press bowl like that for me. very cool. wish the stand was with it. might go back to the thrift store he went to and see if they have it for sale somewhere. probably didn't know it went together if the stand did get donated with the bowl. fingers crossed. thanks for sharing I am loving vintage glass and have recently gained a huge interest in it this past 6 months. I love learning about and seeing all the different patterns and colors and everything. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-75724323755491884752012-06-16T03:14:40.255-04:002012-06-16T03:14:40.255-04:00Like you I had lots of pyrex as wedding gifts - in...Like you I had lots of pyrex as wedding gifts - in 1972 in my case. I still have one or two pieces left that occasionally get used. Must admit I've never thought of it as collectable though:)Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-87923972965045064352012-06-15T22:41:09.947-04:002012-06-15T22:41:09.947-04:00my reach from mouth to tip of index finger is 36&q...my reach from mouth to tip of index finger is 36". 3 feet. 1 yard. It sure comes in handy at the "remnants" table. and your thumb? bend it at the first joint? that is one inch.Nancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-18902176379072240162012-06-15T22:05:21.238-04:002012-06-15T22:05:21.238-04:00I have several pieces of Fire King myself, and am ...I have several pieces of Fire King myself, and am always on the look out for more. Love that first casserole dish.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-54060323606891197672012-06-15T21:36:30.670-04:002012-06-15T21:36:30.670-04:00I just love vintage dishes like these and I use mi...I just love vintage dishes like these and I use mine every day. Did you know that new bakeware cannot withstand even temps over 400 safely because they changed the formula for the glass? It's been a few yrs since I read about it so I can't remember what they took out. Do a search on exploding Pyrex if you want to know more. Because of that, I always look for older pieces if I need to replace a broken piece from my kitchen.<br /><br /><br />I also wanted to share a tip for trying to find matching lids. Try making a master list of the bowls that need lids & write their circumference on the list. Also, measure the distance from the tip of your index finger to the bottom of your palm - mine is 6 1/2 inches. Memorize that # & you always have a ruler with you. <br /><br />Now when you find lids, look at the measurements on your master list & use your 'ruler' to help you gauge the size. It doesn't work every time but it helps eliminate things you're unsure about. <br /><br />If you need something larger like a piece of furniture, memorize the length of your arm from the tip of your finger to your elbow & use that. If you can't remember it then write the measurements on your master list. I have a friend who does a lot of thrift shopping & she taught me to carry a master list. My mom taught me measure my arm. Fun tips!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2634969979683449053.post-44318294981610642572012-06-15T13:46:16.638-04:002012-06-15T13:46:16.638-04:00My favorite one is the 2nd one. Very pretty!My favorite one is the 2nd one. Very pretty!Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.com