Hi Arachnids I was interested in the replies to the query about cleaning antique bobbins. The polishes recommended all sound very useful, especially Grannys Old Fashioned Furniture Polish, I am allergic to many of the solvents and this sounds like it might be my answer.
One additional comment I would like to make. No one mentioned that you should not use any of these polishes on the neck where the thread is wound, since any polish remaining here will be absorbed by the thread, and preferably not on the head either as the thread will be rubbing across it. These areas are best cleaned by rubbing with a dry cloth or if they are dirty then clean with a barely damp cloth and then rub briskly with a dry one to remove any dampness and buff the surface. Once you have restored your bobbins the best treatment for keeping them bright is using them. What a wonderful excuse for lacemaking. Keep lacemaking and keep your bobbins bright Alex - 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
