Bakelite® is a synthetic plastic invented by Leo Hendrik Baekeland in 1907 as a replacement for shellac and hard rubber. It was widely used in the 1920s and 1930s for various products, but declined after World War II. Today, it is mostly used for vintage and collectible jewelry, pool balls, board game pieces, and firearm […]
Bakelite, an early form of plastic made from phenolic resin, was invented by Leo Baekeland in 1901. It was used for industrial purposes before entering the consumer market and becoming popular for its low cost. Bakelite-Catalin’s labor-intensive process led to its decline after WWII, but it remains collectible today. A hot pin test can determine […]
