[lace] Mini wire lace discovery
My immediate thought was What's wrong with using a hand drill, which most people will have probably have in their toolbox? but I can see that this is smaller and lighter. The manufacturer seems to have variations on it, and if you really want something particularly for thin wire or embroidery thread Maplins in the UK (equivalent to Radioshack in the USA) sell a miniature precision hand drill which is identical to the Spinster except it has a chuck instead of a hook. You can easily fix a hook in the chuck. Other countries must have similar stores. Apart from being more versatile than the Spinster, it's also a lot cheaper. Amazon is selling the Spinster for GBP14.95, Maplins is selling the mini drill for just GBP5.99 Jean Nathan in Poole, Dorset, UK - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] IOLI 2015
I've been in IOLI 2015 in IOWA and Im also satisfied. The sweet and firm conduct of work me delighted. I was surprised with the ability of members of IOLI and interest of lace-making in learning. The sensitivity of the Organization to present me a roommate site increased the possibility of a foreigner who is unaware of the costumes of the event enjoy everything. I want to thank once more Laurie Mastern, my roommate and Angel host, in addition to all the other people involved in the organization and lace-makers who have shared interests. Did excellent classes and think carefully on return in 2016. Elizabeth Horta Correa www.rendasol.org.br - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
[lace] Making heavier Wire and Fiber Cords - Safety concerns
A reminder that this is something that should NEVER be done in the presence of children If they try any adult uses for power drills in combination with wires, there could be serious injuries, especially from spinning wire that may become detached. It may be a good idea to tie back long hair, wear safety glasses/long sleeves/lightweight gloves. In classes, I taught use of a Kreinik Cording Drill that could be used with a variety of threads or yarn. Kreinik is a manufacturer of metallic threads. Metallic threads are not wire. Metallics are synthetics. They can be difficult to manage in stitching and when spinning together because of their tendency to snag together, but I found a lovely result can come from combining with embroidery floss to match something in the making. (Search Kreinik Cording Drill.) This is a product that does not use electricity and is safer for children to use and observe in action. You hand-turn a reel that is somewhat like the reel on a fishing rod. May require some practice using left-over or cheaper materials before using to make a custom trim. I sometimes use one blade in a portable electric mixer to make fiber cords, but do not recommend because there is danger from pulling too hard on the blade under tension. A weight needs to be used. If you've done it, you know the procedure that works for you. Not for children to observe because they could tangle fingers into the spinning blade or the blade may become detached and fly in any direction. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center In a message dated 8/7/2015 9:42:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hottl...@neo.rr.com writes: Hello All! At the 2014 IOLI convention in Sacramento, I attended Lauran Sundin's wire lace class. One of the techniques she demonstrated in class involved twisting wires together to make heavier cable. She used a cordless drill at low speed. Today I wanted to combine two strands of 28 two strands of 30 gauge wire to create a cable/gimp. The last time I used a power drill, the torque caused a spiral fracture to my ring finger. To avoid another trip to the emergency room, my husband suggested a Dremel drill because it has variable speed control. Unfortunately none of the Dremel attachments allowed me to connect my wire to the drill. That's when I remembered my Spinster! This is a low-tech tool that many embroiderers use to make twisted cording for a finished edge. Using a doubled length of each wire, I attached the wire loop ends to the Spinster hook. My husband twisted together the four free ends held them with a pair of flat blade jewelry pliers while I reeled! under tension. The resulting cable is quite lovely for my first effort I will use this method again. The Spinster was easy to use/control adequate for my 28/30 gauge wire but does require an extra pair of hands. Hope this is helpful to others who are working with wire. If someone else posted this info, sorry for the rerun. Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA Sent from my iPad - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] IOLI 2015
Hello Elizabeth I met you at the Arachne lunch. I am so glad you enjoyed the Convention. I certainly had a wonderful time. It is great to meet other Lacemakers. If you ever come to Australia then please make yourself known to me and have a visit. Cheers Dawn in cold and drizzly Melbourne. -Original Message- From: Elizabeth H Correa Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2015 1:34 AM To: Arachne.com Subject: [lace] IOLI 2015 I've been in IOLI 2015 in IOWA and I’m also satisfied. The sweet and firm conduct of work me delighted. I was surprised with the ability of members of IOLI and interest of lace-making in learning. Did excellent classes and think carefully on return in 2016. Elizabeth Horta Correa www.rendasol.org.br - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
Re: [lace] IOLI 2015
Work related meeting in Brisbane first full week in September. When I asked my travel agent what there was to see in Brisbane she said how about Sydney? Hmmm I'm still waiting to get my life back ( last tuition bills for my twins this fall). I could be an appreciative audience if there are local lacers? Thanks as always. The list has been a moral support for many years. Carrie Sent from my iPhone On Aug 8, 2015, at 6:34 PM, mdhow...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Hello Elizabeth I met you at the Arachne lunch. I am so glad you enjoyed the Convention. I certainly had a wonderful time. It is great to meet other Lacemakers. If you ever come to Australia then please make yourself known to me and have a visit. Cheers Dawn in cold and drizzly Melbourne. -Original Message- From: Elizabeth H Correa Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2015 1:34 AM To: Arachne.com Subject: [lace] IOLI 2015 I've been in IOLI 2015 in IOWA and I’m also satisfied. The sweet and firm conduct of work me delighted. I was surprised with the ability of members of IOLI and interest of lace-making in learning. Did excellent classes and think carefully on return in 2016. Elizabeth Horta Correa www.rendasol.org.br - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/ - 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://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
