Finaly I had a talk, with thouse I had to visit in forida in april for that wedding, they had a do here in Dk last night, I we talked about lace, and she would...
I am looking for some tips on starching lace pieces. I have a bridal crown that I am almost done with and would like to stiffen it so it will be a bit more...
One way to starch items is with the use of common cornstarch or cornflour (means the same). I'm not sure of the mixture, but I'm sure a little web research...
Ok I did some googling and found this website http://www.crochettreasures.com/starch.htm It seems to have the same info that I found on most of the websites....
Here is a picture of the finished piece. http://tinyurl.com/lkxfh I will starch it after I do some samples on some machine lace. Suzanne -- "Just because you...
Hi Suzanne, It looks lovely. I wonder, if you starch it, would the pearls still look shiny? Good luck. Wilhelmina. [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Hi Suzanne Moravia In Denmark has an excellent lace starch it drys totally clear and it is permanent when you dry it with a hairdryer. I know of one place in...
Suzanne you could try sugar and water. Bring to the boil equal amounts of sugar and water Remove from the heat. Submerge the lace in the cooled sugar solution....
Suzzanne, I am sorry I cannot help you on the starch, bur your wedding crown sounds beautiful. Do you have a picture of it, or could you put one in you Yahoo ...
In some cases bugs love sugar and water so I would not use it for something as precious as handmade lace. The danish starch is just great, I have used it on...
What a beautiful tiara. Regards Ann-Marie, Sweden Hälsningar Ann-Marie i Ljusdal www.thebreastcancersite.com http://community.webshots.com/user/annma1 ...
... I'd like to add my 2-cents worth here: If you are using a starch-based kind of stiffener (sugar, cornstarch, etc), you will need to thoroughly rinse it out...
Suzanne: The tiara is beautiful! Where can I find that pattern or one similar? I have two daughters and would love to start something like that for when they...
The "starch" sold by Moravia is not true starch as in carbohydrates (flour etc); it's pva which can be diluted with water but once dry is PERMANENT and won't...
Thanks all for the help with the starch. It was this Moravia starch I used in the past I just couldn't remember the name. I made this bridal tiara for ...
What a pretty piece of lace. Karen in Malta ... From: bobbinlace@yahoogroups.com [mailto:bobbinlace@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Suzanne Williamson Sent:...
As a newbie lacemaker, I was curious if all of you could help me out. What do you consider essential to have in your lacers' box? What are the things that are...
Hi Jennifer, I have had several different pin cushions, still looking for the perfect one! I have a small pencil case with tiny crochet hook, lazy susan, a ...
I tend to be a gadget person so I tend to collect anything that is even remotely handy for any of my hobbies. I think though my best items would be good pins,...
While we're on this starch thread... I'm (God willing) finishing up a Brugge Bloemwork mat to enter into the State Fair. It's my first large project - about...
You should mount it for sure. Suzanne ... -- "Just because you hear a buzzing-noise coming from a tree doesn't mean you're going to get any honey." Eeyore ...
... Find out from your entry-form, the prize-book, or the State Fair organizers or the committee that looks after the department the lace is entered in, what...
Hi Jennifer! Welcome to the world of bobbin lacemaking! Like other hobbies, there are plenty of goodies that you just have to have! Here are some of my...
Hi Jennifer and welcome to bobbin lace. I love these kinds of questions. I should've asked this question when I was just starting out. Which tool box? Ha! Ha!...
I have used several different containers or boxes to hold my lace supplies. I currently use a plastic box that could either be a toolbox or a fishing lure...
