If you're going to frame it, why are you stiffening it? You're going to have to tack it to the (presumably fabric) backing in order to be able to tilt the frame upright and not have it fall to the bottom. It's not like you're hanging the piece loose in a window--it'll be protected from poking/handling by the frame and glass, and tacking it to the fabric will keep it spread properly out.
Anything you use for stiffening, whether starch or something else, will attract insects or will discolor or will otherwise risk harming the piece, so I'd recommend not doing so when it's not necessary. just my 3 cents, Robin P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.pittsburghlace.8m.com -----Original Message----- From: Johanna Brown [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I have just finished a small motiff and want to frame it. I'm afraid it will lose it's shape once I remove it from my pillow and am wondering how to starch it. Does anyone have any advice/ideas?? - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
