And if the drafting pen is what they really meant, then a much simpler solution is the Sharpie pen with the ultra-fine point. This permanent marker doesn't need to be held in a particular way like the Rapidograph, is inexpensive, marks beautifully on our pricking, and when dry (almost immediately) doesn't smear or transfer color to the threads.
Clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Avital Pinnick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace-Chat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:12 AM Subject: Re: [lace-chat] English translation needed > They probably mean a drafting pen, sold under brand names like Rapidograph. > It has a reservoir of ink inside and the ink flows down a narrow steel tube. > It makes very precise lines and doesn't smear easily, so it's ideal for > marking prickings. You can find them at any good art supply stoer. > > Avital > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "alice howell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 1:36 AM > Subject: [lace-chat] English translation needed > > > > Hi, > > > > I have a lace class coming up that lists in the supplies a 'drawing pen'. > > > > What is the American translation? > > > > I know a 'drawing pin' is a thumbtack, but 'drawing pen'? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Alice in Oregon - 9400 lightning strikes in 24 hrs. 65 fires > > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
