Getting started

Okay so first of all i'd like to explain what I'm trying to do here... I collect and research vintage Stratton powder compacts as a hobby. I'm only a beginner and have lots to learn however so far my research has been limited by the little information available online regarding this subject. I hope to share the knowledge I learn and link to the resources I find to make it a little easier for potential or existing compact collectors to find information on their beloved treasures. I also enjoy crafts and hope one day to design my own compacts for fun. This blog will be a little mixed as I'd like to share my craft projects as well as cataloguing my own compact collection and research. I'm new to blogging - in case that isn't blatantly apparent so please bear with me and do feel free to give me some feedback.

For me, here's where it all started...I first discovered vintage powder compacts while browsing on Reddit. As a complete beginner, I recommend having a browse of r/makeupaddiction and r/vintagebeauty. There are some fantastic stories of fellow Redditors finding the first compact which caught their eye. Its a great starting point to explore ideas and there are some informative tutorials which explain how to adapt vintage compacts for personal use - you can actually put your own powder in them. Some collectors like to have a collection at home and a favourite for their handbag (that'd be me!). At this point though, I hadn't intended on becoming a collector at all. I was however attracted to the beautiful designs, and the social history fascinated me. I believe age adds to the allure of these compacts tenfold, and I had to own one to see for myself!