I haven't had anything taken at a demo, but am aware of the possibility. I have most of my display items on folding display boards (one black and one white). I attached my lace with a small TOT stapler, carefully straddling thread strands with the staples so it won't pull or break. These boards are easy to set up and take down, and difficult to steal from or even to 'feel'.
If there is a table handy, items may be laid out on it, and covered with a thin plastic sheet. 3-D items are set towards the back of the table where it's harder to reach. I also have some medium large DO NOT TOUCH signs that can be used. When I had an exhibit that was up for two months, and had a working pillow on display, I put a round clear plastic cloth over it. The cloth hung clear to the floor, making it a bit difficult to do a quick snatch of a bobbin. At a demo, when some people leave their pillow for a bit, they cover it with a large cloth. If the bobbins are not visible, they are less tempting. When there's more than one person, we try to take turns so there's always a person watching the pillows. With a single demo, covering with a large cloth is probably a good idea. Alice in Oregon... where I may hunt out that round plastic cloth and put it in my demo bag. I tend to take large pillows to demos and would hate to have a bobbin stolen. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Bailey" <lynrbai...@desupernet.net> I was listening to some lace makers discussing the perils of showing pieces of lace. ... One person suggested putting the lace piece between two pieces of glass. ... Perhaps even something that can come apart and be put together again with a different piece. Screws of a discreet nature? Does anyone have experience with such things, and where does one obtain such items? If I search online, what terms do I use in the Google box? - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
