Hi Nancy:
There can be many reasons for spots to appear, including (but not limited to)
mildew & fungi growth
decomposition of lignin
chemical reactions with impurities from manufacture
chemical reactions involving handling & other contamination
It is impossible to tell just from looking at a
Over the years, I have read numerous articles addressing this issue. There are
two "sub categories" IMHO, old collected lace and modern lace owned by the
maker which has acquired the off-colors.
The causes that seem most plausible to me are...
Old laces have been infamously exposed to
Hello All! Is anyone familiar with the Radisson? The restaurant info posted
to IOLI does not mention a lite bite kiosk or the grab & go lunch service that
was so convenient at Marriott in Coralville. I'd like to spend more time
making lace & shopping for supplies & less time eating! Do I
Hello fellow spiders,
Could someone explain to me what causes "age spots" on lace? the brown
spots?
What is the actual chemical basis for them?
Can they be removed? (I've been too chicken to try anything.)
Can future ones be prevented from developing?
Any other information I should be asking
I sent for Kant 2003 (lace magazine with translations in 3 languages which are
very helpful), and in issue 2 saw the Swans and wanted to try it out.I found it
challenging!I hoped to work the snowflakes mat I saw on another Arachne page,
but that looks like a round-to-it.
Susan
In Weston super
