I saw these and thought beginners might get a kick out of making their own from a wooden spoon. It is a good way to figure out if you like using one before spending any money. http://pinterest.com/pin/193584483954338087/
> From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:46:07 -0700 > Subject: Re: [h-cost] RE; Where to buy lucet? > > Minor comment on lucets in general. I find the handled ones less easy > to carry around, because they don't fit into a needlework bag as well. > I think the main thing the handle is good for is spinning the lucet > around while working, but I've never missed having one and don't think > it a necessary feature. > > Just a remark :) > > > PS if you're just learning-- be sure not to pull your threads too > tightly! Unless they are perfectly spun, they will cause you grief if > you work too tight (as I do!). It helps to learn how to pull up just > enough, but not too much. This takes a bit of practice with the > desired thread. I've learned from bitter, hand-numbing experience not > to lucet so tightly. > > == Marjorie Wilser > > =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= > http://3toad.blogspot.com/ > "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW > > > > > > > On Jun 18, 2013, at 11:30 AM, Mary LaVenture wrote: > > > > > Hedgehog Handworks have beautiful hand made lucets > > > > www.hedgehoghandworks.com > > > > http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/tools_braiding.php > > > > > > > > Mary LaVenture > > Costume Director > > Pageant of the Masters > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > h-costume mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
