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Show 2 Page .' v V - THE HERALD, Prove, Utah, ; I II - I "V?;v f ,.. l r uN 1 - ,' HOME & INTERIOR, Wednesday, October 17, 1990 w3 S - iij i Vi . . V' "I j . i'-- " , V'-'"'- - t :v r-"- 7' Tipperary Crystal run by former Waterford craftsmen 2?S"s?cr;, ivj.vjrsf , . Vta vi" - - , Irish crvsta! counterpari Similar quality, lower price - wjs-- By The Associated Press connoisseurs, elegant lead crystal means Ireland, where The group makes crystal the traditional way by each individual then hand-cuttipiece. Strength and durability The lead content is more than 33 percent, which gives the crystal strength, durability and imparts a slight bluish color. Cutting serves the same function as faceting in gems, adding sparkle and iridescence. Traditional suites, or patterns, are named after landmarks near the company's cottage factory in Ballynoran, County Tipperary: "Carrick," after the historic village; "Slievenamon," named for the legendary mountain; and "Dov-ehilla Norman castle once commanded by Connet O'Moore, a 14th century Irish chieftain. To mouth-blowin- d pieces have been made for centuries. Irish crystal does come dear, but a relatively young Irish company, Tipperary Crystal, offers a line that equals the quality of the famous Waterford but sells for about 30 percent less. Best selling lines According to Bernadette Ryan, who owns the Grafton Shoppe in New York City and the Irish Shoppe in Block Island, R.I., the g crystal is one of the lines at these two Irish crafts stores. "My customers buy it for special occasions, especially for weddings and anniversaries," she says. It also is much more readily available than Waterford, she adds. Many of the pieces are engraved, either with initials or with dedications for special events, "a nice alternative to silver." Lineal descendent Tipperary might be considered a lineal descendent of Waterford, since it is run by a group of former Waterford craftsmen who formed the new company in the wake of Waterford's restructuring a little over two years ago. A leader of the group, Joseph Waterford Foley, was a veteran who took advantage of a restructuring buyout option and found a backing partner to start the company. mouth-blow- -- aeaap- n, full-lea- best-sellin- Mil' ; Mix patterns Ryan says one of the most attractive ways to display crystal is to mix patterns. And: "Use it every day. It's meant to be enjoyed." The combination of quality and price (a water goblet will sell for about $40, a wineglass for $33) has made it popular with Americans, who make up much of its market, according to the company. American sales have helped the g, company nearly quadruple The crystal, imported through KraftwareMorgan in New York, is sold at Irish and other specialty shops around the country as well as through the P.J. Carroll catalog ," 1 (800 ) 255-393- 3. Crosley, SALE! ar AP Laserphoto Joseph Foley engraves a lead crystal brandy balloon for Beniadette Ryan at her Irish craft store. CARPET: (Continued from Page 1) Pont, which makes fibers r, in carpeting (including which widens choices by less liable to discolor), outsome things to watch for you're at the carpet store: . Du used being lines when Be practical about color. winter-warmin- g 'A le Stain-n;?ste- Lighter, more delicate shades are appropriate to bedrooms that get less traffic. But for heavy-traffi- c areas, such as a playroom, choose a darker, richer shade. Look at a large sample. Color seems to intensify in larger spaces. Take samples home to look at in the room to be carpeted, noting their appearance in both daylight and lamplight. Check the density of carpet by pressing it with your fingers to see how hard it is to penetrate to the backing. Or give it the "grin" test by bending back a corner to see how much of the backing shows through. Less visible backing means heavier, sturdier pile. Check the yarn twist. The tips of the fibers should be neat, tight and cleanly sheared. The tighter the twist (meaning the fibers won't fray), the better the carpet will stand up to daily traffic and cleaning. Ask if the yarn has been heat set; heat setting locks the twist into place permanently. Consider the texture. Most carpets begin with a loop pile, then are varied by cutting (or not cutting) the pile. Uncut loops equal in I Maker itf Iron nd Hns Hcd i Day & Night furnace is the best way know of keeping heat bills to a minimum. 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Carpets with saxony textures made from yarns which have high twist levels are a good choice when you want a formal, luxurious look. They're especially appropriate for dining and living rooms and master bedrooms. Choose the right fiber. Nylon is used in about 85 percent of all residential installations, according to Du Pont. It has good maintenance and performance characteristics, and a wide selection of color and style is available a reasonable cost. Wool, the oldest type of carpet, is considered more luxurious and is more expensive, but it may not hold up well under heavy household traffic. Other carpet fibers include polyester, which is probably less durable than nylon but feels soft to the touch, and polypropylene, used mainly in carpeting. For detailed information about carpet selection, the company offers the "Complete Book of Carpeting" without charge. 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